GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce RTX 3070 and Arc A770 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Arc A770, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $230 cheaper.

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Price
$780
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.036
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP220W
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Arc A770
Price
$550
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.051
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 3070 and Arc A770 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A770 starts at $550 against $780 for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~42% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A770 still sits about $221 above its $329 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $281 above its $499 MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 8GB, the Arc A770 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A770 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070 or Arc A770?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A770 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Arc A770?

They're very close on raw performance. The Arc A770 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $230 over the Arc A770?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A770 comes out ahead.

Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.