GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 175% in our performance index. The Arc A770, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,255 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A770
Price
€325
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+68% XMX Engines (512 vs 304)
Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+138% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 4,096)
+138% RT Cores (76 vs 32)
+28% Bandwidth (716.8 GB/s vs 560 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 175% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A770 starts at $325 EUR against $1,580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~77% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A770 pulls less power (225W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A770 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 better than the Arc A770?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, roughly 175% 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 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $1,255 EUR over the Arc A770?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)4,0969,728
Ray Tracing Cores3276
Tensor / AI Cores512304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock2,100 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W320 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Sep 2022