GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Arc A770 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $292 EUR cheaper.

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Price
€325
Benchmark %
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+357% XMX Engines (512 vs 112)
+133% Bandwidth (560 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Price
€33
Benchmark %
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The Arc A770 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $33 EUR against $325 EUR for the Arc A770. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~777% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is trading below its $329 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws just 170W 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Arc A770 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 12GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 3060 12GB?

Choose the Arc A770 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc A770 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

The Arc A770 is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Arc A770 worth the extra $292 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out ahead.

Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)4,0963,584
Ray Tracing Cores3228
Tensor / AI Cores512112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Base Clock2,100 MHz1,320 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
VRAM Capacity16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps15 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s240 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W170 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Feb 2021