GPU Comparison
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The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 107% in our performance index. The Arc A770, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $6,244 cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A770
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 107% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A770 starts at $550 against $6,794 for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~496% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A770 still sits about $221 above its $329 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $5,595 above its $1,199 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc A770 pulls less power (225W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 or Arc A770?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 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.