GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A770 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the Arc A770. The Arc A770 is the cheaper option by $4,452 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs Arc A770
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the Arc A770. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A770 currently lists from $503 CAD, $4,452 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop at $4,956 CAD. The Arc A770 still sits about $174 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Arc A770 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 15%. 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 GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop better than the Arc A770?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $4,452 CAD over the Arc A770?
Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 4,096 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 40✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Jan 2021 |
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