GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 35% in our performance index. The Arc A770, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $219 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A770
Price
€325
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+178% XMX Engines (512 vs 184)
+39% Boost Clock (2,400 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
+25% Bandwidth (560 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+44% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 4,096)
+44% RT Cores (46 vs 32)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A770 starts at $325 EUR against $544 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~24% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.

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 3070's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A770 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 Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A770 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Arc A770?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, roughly 35% ahead. The Arc A770 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 3070?

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 GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $219 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 3070
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)4,0965,888
Ray Tracing Cores3246
Tensor / AI Cores512184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3070
Base Clock2,100 MHz1,500 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W220 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Sep 2020