There’s a new triple-threat GPU manufacturer as BIOSTAR debuts its new line of Intel ARC graphics cards after becoming a board partner. BIOSTAR already manufactures AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards but has now become one of the few companies to offer GPUs from all three. It has formally announced its ARC A750 OC via a press release but has also quietly added its ARC A380 on its product pages as well. As BIOSTAR debuts its new Intel ARC GPU lineup it has yet to reveal pricing and availability for them.
BIOSTAR ARC A750 OC Details (per press release):
“With its impressive 28 Xe-Cores and a graphics clock speed of 2200 MHz, the BIOSTAR ARCTM A750 OC is a powerhouse designed to deliver robust gaming and content creation performance. It comes packed with a substantial 8GB of GDDR6 memory, operating at a lightning-fast speed of 16Gbps, and utilizes a 256-bit memory interface for efficient data transfer and processing. With a total board power (TBP) of 225W, this graphics card is engineered to balance power consumption with high-end performance, making it an exciting option for users looking for a powerful yet efficient GPU solution.
With its sleek dual-fan design, the ARCTM A750 OC graphics card delivers highly efficient cooling under heavy workloads, ensuring robust performance across a range of applications. This power is anchored by a system interface that leverages PCIe 4.0 x16, enabling faster data transfer rates and enhanced bandwidth with improved backward compatibility.
Outputs include 3 x DisplayPort 2.0 and 1 x HDMI 2.0, which can support high-end display with max resolution 7680×4320@60Hz. Recommended for systems with a PSU of 650W, the ARCTM A750 OC is built with advanced BIOSTAR functionality, such as Digital PWM and Dr. MOS technology, which collectively enhance system efficiency and thermal performance. The dual-fan design, complemented by Calm Technology, ensures the graphics card operates silently in low-temperature conditions while providing rapid cooling when necessary. Additionally, Iron Protection and the Best Thermal Conductivity features promote durability and superior heat dissipation, making the ARCTM A750 OC an ideal choice for intense gaming, content creation, AI computing, and other demanding applications.”
The BIOSTAR ARC A380 ST is aimed more at users needing just a bit more GPU power than perhaps that found in an integrated solution or those whose processors may not include a graphics solution. The single-slot card offers 6 GB of VRAM with a minor power draw of 75 Watts. It can output up to 4K resolutions via its HDMI 2.0b port or 8K via its DP 2.0 ports.
BIOSTAR ARC A380 ST Specifications (per product PDF):
- Boost Clock: 2000MHz
- Xe-Cores: 8
- Ray Tracing Units: 8
- Intel XMX Engines: 128
- Xe Vector Engines: 128
- Memory Size: 6GB GDDR6
- Graphics Memory Interface: 96-bit
- Graphics Memory Bandwidth: 186 GB/s
- Graphics Memory Speed: 15.5 Gbps
- PCI Express: PCI Express 4.0 x16
- TBP: 75 Watt
- RESOLUTION & REFRESH: 1x HDMI 2.0b (Max): 4096 x 2160@60Hz, 3x DisplayPort 2.0* (Max): 7680 x 4320@60Hz-Designed for DP2.0, certification pending VESA CTS Release.
- REQUIREMENTS: 450 Watt or greater power supply, Windows 10/11, PCI Express 3.0/4.0/5.0 compliant motherboard with one graphics slot