Arc A770 vs Radeon RX Vega 56

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GPU

Arc A770

2022Core: 2100 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 56

2017Core: 1156 MHzBoost: 1471 MHz

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Arc A770 vs Radeon RX Vega 56 Performance Spectrum

Arc A770

16 GB 225

13,332

+2.3%

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

13,026

0.0%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 Radeon RX Vega 56 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 Radeon RX Vega 56: 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

✅24.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 32.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Alchemist on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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14.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.6 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

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 24.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.3% in PassMark G3D (13,332 vs 13,026), 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 14nm, 32 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A770 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 17% (38.2 vs 32.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Arc A770 vs Radeon RX Vega 56 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.

Radeon RX Vega 56

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the Radeon RX Vega 56 reaches 13,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1471 MHz.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	13,332+2%	13,026
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 5.0
Process Node	6 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4096+14%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.66 TFLOPS+87%	10.54 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+63%	1471 MHz
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	256+14%	224
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770 has 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 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 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) — a 24.9% advantage for the Arc A770. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A770 and 2048-bit on the Radeon RX Vega 56. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+25%	410 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	2048-bit+700%
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56).

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
Encoder	Dual Xe Media Engine	VCE 4.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega 56's 210W — a 6.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
TDP	225W	210W-7%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin + 6-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	280mm	280mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	59.3	62.0+5%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A770 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399. On MSRP, Arc A770 was 12.5% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.2 (Arc A770) vs 32.6 (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Arc A770 offers 17.2% better value. The newer card here is Arc A770 (2022 vs 2017).

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon RX Vega 56
MSRP	$349-13%	$399
Performance per Dollar	38.2+17%	32.6
Codename	DG2-512	Vega 10
Release	October 12 2022	August 14 2017
Ranking	#191	#199

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