GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster than the Intel Arc A770M, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the cheaper option by $3,805 CAD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
$520 CAD
Performance
27/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+44% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 4,096)
+44% RT Cores (46 vs 32)
Price
$4,205 CAD
Performance
21/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+178% XMX Engines (512 vs 184)
+19% Boost Clock (2,050 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel Arc A770M: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel Arc A770M

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Intel Arc A770M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Intel Arc A770M is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $400 CAD against $4,205 CAD for the Intel Arc A770M. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Intel Arc A770M draws just 150W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 8GB, the Intel Arc A770M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Intel Arc A770M is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Alchemist vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A770M 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 3070 or Intel Arc A770M?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 29%. 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 3070 better than the Intel Arc A770M?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Intel Arc A770M?

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 Intel Arc A770M worth the extra $3,805 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out ahead.

Does the Intel Arc A770M 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc A770M
ArchitectureAmpereAlchemist
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units)5,8884,096
Ray Tracing Cores4632
Tensor / AI Cores184512

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc A770M
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,050 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc A770M
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc A770M
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP220 W150 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pinNone
ReleasedSep 2020Mar 2022