GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Arc A770 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
$470
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.043
VRAM11GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W
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Arc A770
Price
$550
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.051
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W

Arc A770 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A770 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The Arc A770 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A770 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti starts at $470 against $550 for the Arc A770. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A770 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 20%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 MSRP — a genuine deal. The Arc A770 still sits about $221 above its $329 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A770 draws just 225W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, 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 11GB, the Arc A770 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 11GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A770 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc A770 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or Arc A770?

the Arc A770 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc A770 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The Arc A770 is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the Arc A770?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Arc A770 worth the extra $80 over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Arc A770 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 11GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.