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Arc A770
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.4% 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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $280 for the Arc A770, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($209) |
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 3050 8GB
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 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Arc A770 leads by 6.4%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 512 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332+6% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+116% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+35% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+220% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+60% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 512+540% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3050 8GB 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 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 128.6% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+129% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3050 8GB). 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 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 53.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). 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 66°C.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 130W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 96.4+63% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 25.4% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 26.1% better value.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $209-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6 | 60.0+26% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA106 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #191 | #211 |
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