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Arc A770
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Per Dollar A10G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The A10G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A770.
| Insight | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 600.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+600.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770 and A10G
Arc A770
The Arc A770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2100 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,332 points. Launch price was $329.
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the A10G reaches 13,598 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the A10G uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 9,216 (A10G). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 72 (A10G) with 512 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332 | 13,598+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 9216+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS | 31.52 TFLOPS+60% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+40% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 256 | 288+13% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 72+125% |
| Tensor Cores | 512+78% | 288 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the A10G has 24 GB. The A10G offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 6 MB (A10G) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (A10G). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770) vs NVENC 7th Gen (A10G). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G).
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the A10G's 150W — a 40% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (A10G). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs Unknown.
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 150W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 280mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 90.7+53% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the A10G launched at $2500 and now averages $2000. The Arc A770 costs 86% less ($1720 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 6.8 (A10G) — the Arc A770 offers 600% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A770 | A10G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-86% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-86% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6+600% | 6.8 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA102 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #191 | #182 |
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