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Only verified data for Arc A770 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Arc A770 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The Arc A770 is the cheaper option by $3,097 BRL.
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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The Arc A770 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A770 starts at $3,102 BRL against $6,199 BRL for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The Arc A770 still sits about $2,773 BRL above its $329 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 225W for the Arc A770, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 6GB, the Arc A770 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A770 or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The Arc A770 is the faster card by about 11%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A770 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $3,097 BRL over the Arc A770?
Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 4,096✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Jan 2021 |
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