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Arc A770
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A770 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A770 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 32.5% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+32.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-32.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $280 for the Arc A770, it costs 79% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 252.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+252.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 GeForce GTX 1060
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.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Arc A770 leads by 32.5%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332+32% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+122% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+38% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Arc A770 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+167% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 180W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 400W-38% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3+6% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 78.6% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 252.3% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $60-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6 | 167.7+252% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GP104 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #191 | #137 |
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