GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 46% in our performance index. The Arc A770, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $4,377 cheaper.

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Price
$4927
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.008
VRAM24GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP350W
INTEL
Arc A770
Price
$550
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.051
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W

GeForce RTX 3090 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the Arc A770. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A770 starts at $550 against $4,927 for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~512% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A770 still sits about $221 above its $329 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $3,428 above its $1,499 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A770 draws just 225W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A770's 16GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A770 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090 or Arc A770?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 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 only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the Arc A770?

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, roughly 46% ahead. The Arc A770 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090 worth the extra $4,377 over the Arc A770?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.