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Arc A770
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A770 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 3060 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 512 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332+1% | 13,170 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU) — 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 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| 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 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 170W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 280mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 77.5+31% |
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