GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 95% ahead of the Arc A770. But the Arc A770 is the better value, undercutting it by $640 EUR for the performance you get.

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INTEL
Arc A770
Price
€325
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% XMX Engines (512 vs 320)
+44% Boost Clock (2,400 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+150% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 4,096)
+150% RT Cores (80 vs 32)
+63% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 560 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 95% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A770 currently lists from $325 EUR, $640 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $966 EUR. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~52% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A770 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc A770 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The extra 4GB 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 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti better than the Arc A770?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 95% 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 3080 Ti?

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 3080 Ti worth the extra $640 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 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 3080 Ti
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)4,09610,240
Ray Tracing Cores3280
Tensor / AI Cores512320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Base Clock2,100 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM Capacity16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s912 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W350 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedOct 2022May 2021