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Arc A770
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,444 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) with 512 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332 | 13,444 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+232% | 5.914 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+108% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 40+25% |
| Tensor Cores | 512+60% | 320 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Arc A770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 45.5% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+45% | 352 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 80W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 280mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 168.1+183% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | — |
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU104 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #191 | #188 |
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