Arc A770 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 85% ahead of the Arc A770. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 6800 XT is the clear winner, offering 24.1% better value than Arc A770.
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Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Arc A770
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is dramatically faster, around 85% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A770 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A770 currently lists from $9,857 SEK, $4,833 SEK less than the Radeon RX 6800 XT at $14,690 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 24%. The Arc A770 still sits about $9,528 SEK above its $329 SEK MSRP. The Radeon RX 6800 XT still sits about $14,041 SEK above its $649 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A770 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 300W. The Radeon RX 6800 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 300W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A770 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 6800 XT (Alchemist vs RDNA 2), 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 Radeon RX 6800 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. 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 Radeon RX 6800 XT?
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A770 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Stream Processors) | 4,096 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 72✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz✓ | 1,825 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 2,250 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s✓ | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A770 | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2020 |
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