The ASRock Intel Arc A380 is now formally a factor, as the corporate has formally revealed its spin on the Arc Alchemist graphics card. The entry-level card boats related specs to the beforehand launched Gunnir Photon 6GB OC GPU, nevertheless it’s geared up with a single fan and a low-profile ITX shroud.
Spotted by Momomo_us, the Intel Arc A380 Challenger considerably ends the corporate’s purple staff exclusivity, as ASRock historically makes AMD GPUs. The newest customized Arc Alchemist graphics card to launch packs 6GB 96-bit GDDR6 VRAM, and PCI Express 4.0 help., three DisplayPort, and an HDMI 2.0b port.
While Intel earlier revealed Arc GPUs can help HDMI 2.1 if they’ve acquired a ‘Proton Converter’, it appears like ASRock has opted to not embrace one. Naturally, this implies the port’s output is restricted to 4K 60Hz, which is maybe cheap contemplating the A380’s entry-level standing.
Speaking of which, the Intel Arc A380 is entry-level by way of value and specs, as it’s at present accessible for 299 RMB (roughly $192 USD) at Chinese retailers like JD.
Just just like the Gunnir Photon, the ASRock A380 Challenger contains an 8-pin connector, and the corporate recommends utilizing a gaming PC with a 500W energy provide. This may sound like overkill, particularly since Intel’s official TDP is 75W, however overlocking the A380 can apparently increase fps in video games like Doom Eternal, so it’s most likely price having some spare juice.
As you will have guessed, the ASRock Intel A380 GPU is completely accessible in China. Whether the customized card will make its method abroad stays to be seen, however even gaming laptop computer variants are nonetheless listed as “coming soon” at retailers like Best Buy. There’s even cause to imagine future Arc GPU plans will likely be cancelled, so we’d not find yourself with a 3rd horse within the graphics card race in spite of everything.
