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 4090 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The Arc A770 is the cheaper option by $5,657 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs Arc A770
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 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 $6,160 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop. The Arc A770 still sits about $174 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4090 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. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is the faster card by about 100%. 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 4090 Laptop better than the Arc A770?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop worth the extra $5,657 CAD over the Arc A770?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 4,096 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512✓ | 304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 2,040 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Feb 2023 |
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