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Arc A770
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6600X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6600X.
| Insight | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 153.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+153.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699) |
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 Radeon PRO W6600X
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.
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the Radeon PRO W6600X reaches 13,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 512 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332+2% | 13,113 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+100% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+94% | 10.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz | 2479 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+100% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600X 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 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 128.6% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+129% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 120W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 280mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 109.3+84% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 and now averages $699. The Arc A770 costs 59.9% less ($419 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the Arc A770 offers 153.2% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A770 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-50% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-60% | $699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6+153% | 18.8 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | Navi 23 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #191 | #197 |
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