Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060

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GPU

Arc A770

2022Core: 2100 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Performance Spectrum

Arc A770

16 GB 225

13,332

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

16,995

+27.5%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A770

2022

Why buy it

✅1.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Alchemist on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,332 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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6.1% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌32.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+27.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 35.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 225W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc A770 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 instead at 16,995 vs 13,332, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 35.2% (51.7 vs 38.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Arc A770 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 27.5%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 512 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	13,332	16,995+27%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096+14%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.66 TFLOPS+54%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+35%	1777 MHz
ROPs	128+167%	48
TMUs	256+129%	112
L2 Cache	16 MB+433%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32+14%	28
Tensor Cores	512+357%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A770 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770 has 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. Arc A770 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 42.2% advantage for the Arc A770. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A770 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+42%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	16 MB+433%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
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

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	225W	170W-24%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	8-pin + 6-pin	8-pin
Length	280mm	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	59.3	100.0+69%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A770 came in at $349, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 5.7% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.2 (Arc A770) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 35.3% better value. The newer card here is Arc A770 (2022 vs 2021).

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP	$349	$329-6%
Performance per Dollar	38.2	51.7+35%
Codename	DG2-512	GA106
Release	October 12 2022	January 12 2021
Ranking	#191	#114

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