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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 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 27.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-27.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+27.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $280), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 23.5% better value per dollar than the Arc A770.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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
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
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 27.5%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 512 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332 | 16,995+27% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 has 12 GB. The Arc A770 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 42.2% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+42% | 360 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). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). 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.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 170W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 100.0+69% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Arc A770 costs 3.1% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 23.5% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $329-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-3% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6 | 58.8+24% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA106 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #191 | #114 |
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