GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Arc A770 comes out noticeably faster — about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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INTEL
Arc A770
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)
Price
€479
Benchmark %
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The Arc A770 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A770 currently lists from $325 EUR, $154 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $479 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A770 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 64%.

Power & Efficiency

At 170W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc A770 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 8GB?

The Arc A770 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc A770 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The Arc A770 is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

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 GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $154 EUR over the Arc A770?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A770 comes out ahead.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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 8GB
Base Clock2,100 MHz1,320 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
VRAM Capacity16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps15 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s240 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

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