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Arc A770
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $280 for the Arc A770, it costs 57% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 147% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770 and GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 5.9%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 512 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332 | 14,114+6% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+113% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+205% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+43% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256+113% | 120 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+7% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 512+113% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 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 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 52.4% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+52% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 160W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 72-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 88.2+49% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 57.1% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 147.1% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $120-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6 | 117.6+147% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU106 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #191 | #168 |
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