GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the Arc A770, leading by roughly 180% in our performance index. The Arc A770, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $740 USD cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A770
Price
$300 USD
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% XMX Engines (512 vs 320)
Price
$900 USD
Performance
56%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+150% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 4,096)
+150% RT Cores (80 vs 32)
+31% Bandwidth (736 GB/s vs 560 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Arc A770

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 180% ahead of the Arc A770. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 $160 USD against $900 USD for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Arc A770 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~101% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A770 is trading below its $329 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is trading below its $999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

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 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A770 (Ada Lovelace vs Alchemist), 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 4080 SUPER 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 SUPER?

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

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 180% 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 SUPER?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $740 USD 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 SUPER
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)4,09610,240
Ray Tracing Cores3280
Tensor / AI Cores512320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Base Clock2,100 MHz2,295 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz2,550 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps23 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s736 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP225 W320 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Jan 2024