Intel Arc A380 vs Nvidia Tesla M40
Nvidia Tesla M40 is both faster and cheaper here - the default pick unless you need something specific from the other.
The verdict
- Plex
- Intel Arc A380 transcodes more streams (~20 vs ~12).
- Local AI
- Nvidia Tesla M40 has more VRAM (24GB vs 6GB) - up to ~33B (Q4).
- Fit
- Intel Arc A380 is easier to add to a mini-PC (low-profile PCIe).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Intel Arc A380 | Nvidia Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | ~20 streams win | ~12 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~25 cameras | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | 6GB VRAM | 24GB VRAM win |
| Fits a mini-PC | low-profile PCIe win | full-size PCIe, DIY build |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | Nvidia Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $130 | $120 |
| Type | gpu | gpu |
| Interface | pcie | pcie |
| Transcode | H.264/HEVC/AV1 encode | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Maxwell) |
| Frigate detector | OpenVINO | TensorRT |
| TOPS | - | - |
| VRAM (GB) | 6 | 24 |
| Low profile | yes | no |
| GPU sharing | - | vgpu (unlock) |
| Power (W) | 75 | 250 |