GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB comes out noticeably faster β€” about 18% ahead of the Arc A770. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
$504 CAD
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.056
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Price
$530 CAD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.062
VRAM8GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP180W

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster, around 18% ahead of the Arc A770. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Arc A770 currently lists from $504 CAD, $26 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at $530 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 12%. The Arc A770 still sits about $175 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $151 CAD above its $379 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc A770 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the Arc A770 (Blackwell vs Alchemist), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 5060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A770 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than the Arc A770?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster, roughly 18% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

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 5060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $26 CAD over the Arc A770?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.