GPU Comparison
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The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 175% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A770
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 175% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc A770 pulls less power (225W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 175%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 4,096 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512✓ | 304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Sep 2022 |
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