GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Arc A770 is the clear winner, offering 32.7% better value than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
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 $2,479 AED for the performance you get.
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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 $1,561 AED, $2,479 AED less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $4,040 AED. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A770 still sits about $1,232 AED above its $329 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $2,841 AED above its $1,199 AED MSRP.
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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $2,479 AED over the Arc A770?
Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 4,096 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 512✓ | 320 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,100 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 17.5 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | May 2021 |
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