GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Arc A770 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 82% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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INTEL
Arc A770
Price
€325
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+540% XMX Engines (512 vs 80)
+150% Bandwidth (560 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The Arc A770 is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A770 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $221 EUR against $325 EUR for the Arc A770. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A770 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 24%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W vs 225W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Arc A770 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 8GB, the Arc A770 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 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 3050 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 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc A770 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The Arc A770 is dramatically faster, roughly 82% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3050 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 Arc A770 worth the extra $104 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Arc A770 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)4,0962,560
Ray Tracing Cores3220
Tensor / AI Cores51280

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Base Clock2,100 MHz1,552 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP225 W130 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Jan 2022