BIOSTAR Arc A380 ST Graphics Card Revealed

Peter Donnell April 17, 2024Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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BIOSTAR aren’t going to light the world on fire with epic performance from their latest hardware release, but hey, there is plenty of room in the market for some more affordable and modest hardware too! They’ve just revealed their all-new Intel Arc A380 ST graphics card. BIOSTAR say the new graphics card is “engineered for the modern user, the Arc A380 ST is the pinnacle of performance and efficiency in the world of digital entertainment and casual gaming” which is a fancy way of saying it’s going to be low-powered by very affordable.

Featuring the latest Intel Arc A380 ST Graphics Engine and built on the PCIe 4.0 interface, the Arc A380 ST is very competitive in its respective price range and comes with DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 support.

Features

Xe-Cores: 8
Graphics Clock: 2000 MHz
Memory: 6GB GDDR6 @15.5Gbps
Memory Interface: 96 bit
TBP: 75W (Recommended: 350W)
System Interface: PCIe Gen4.0 x8
Output: 3 x DP2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.0

What BIOSTAR Had to Say

“The BIOSTAR Arc A380 ST graphics card promises unparalleled visual fidelity, allowing users to immerse themselves in the latest gaming titles and multimedia content with extraordinary clarity and detail.” – BIOSTAR

Hardware

With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 96-bit memory interface clocked at 15.5 Gbps, the Arc A380 ST provides the bandwidth and speed necessary for seamless gaming and multitasking. The card’s energy-efficient design does not compromise performance, boasting a graphics clock of 2000 MHz while maintaining a low total board power of 75 W.

Connectivity

The Arc A380 ST excels in thermal performance thanks to its superior cooling technology and design innovations like Digital PWM and Dr. MOS, allowing for smooth overclocking and enhanced durability. It also features a range of output options, including three DisplayPort 2.0 ports and one HDMI 2.0 port, catering to various display setups and resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz.