GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Arc A770 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The Arc A770 is the cheaper option by $1,172 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Arc A770
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A770 starts at $503 CAD against $1,675 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The Arc A770 still sits about $174 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws just 150W 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.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 40%. 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 3080 Laptop better than the Arc A770?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,172 CAD over the Arc A770?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 4,096 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 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 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Jan 2021 |
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