GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 7900 GRE comes out dramatically faster — about 115% 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
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+220% XMX Engines (512 vs 160)
+7% Boost Clock (2,400 MHz vs 2,245 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Price
$605 CAD
Performance
43%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+150% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 32)
+25% Stream Processors (5,120 vs 4,096)
+3% Bandwidth (576 GB/s vs 560 GB/s)

Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs Arc A770

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is dramatically faster, around 115% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A770 currently lists from $504 CAD, $101 CAD less than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE at $605 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE wins on performance-per-dollar by about 79%. The Arc A770 still sits about $175 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A770 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 260W. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 260W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 3 architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A770 (RDNA 3 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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. 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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the all-round winner here — 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 Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than the Arc A770?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is dramatically faster, roughly 115% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE worth the extra $101 CAD over the Arc A770?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 7900 GRE delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A770Radeon RX 7900 GRE
ArchitectureAlchemistRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Stream Processors)4,0965,120
Ray Tracing Cores3280
Tensor / AI Cores512160

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Base Clock2,100 MHz1,287 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz2,245 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770Radeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770Radeon RX 7900 GRE
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W260 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Feb 2024