Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3070

CPU

GPU

Arc A770

2022Core: 2100 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Performance Spectrum

Arc A770

16 GB 225

13,332

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

22,172

+66.3%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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 3070 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 3070: 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

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Alchemist on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌15.7% longer card at 280mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅23.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 16.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 280mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 23.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 66.3% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 13,332), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Arc A770 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 6nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 more expensive on MSRP at $499 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 16.3% (44.4 vs 38.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Arc A770 has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 66.3%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 512 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	13,332	22,172+66%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096	5888+44%
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.66 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+39%	1725 MHz
ROPs	128+33%	96
TMUs	256+39%	184
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32	46+44%
Tensor Cores	512+178%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
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 3070 carries 8 GB. Arc A770 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A770. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A770 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+14%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 3070). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	Dual Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 2.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). 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°C.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	225W	220W-2%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin + 6-pin	8-pin
Length	280mm	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	59.3	100.8+70%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A770 came in at $349, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. On MSRP, Arc A770 was 30.1% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.2 (Arc A770) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 16.2% better value. The newer card here is Arc A770 (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	$349-30%	$499
Performance per Dollar	38.2	44.4+16%
Codename	DG2-512	GA104
Release	October 12 2022	September 1 2020
Ranking	#191	#63

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