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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 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 52.4% 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-52.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+52.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $280), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 52.4% better value per dollar than the Arc A770.
| Insight | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A770 scores 13,332 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 52.4%. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 512 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332 | 20,312+52% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 4864+19% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+21% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+44% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+60% | 80 |
| TMUs | 256+68% | 152 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 38+19% |
| Tensor Cores | 512+237% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_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 NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| 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 | 101.6+71% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 52.3% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-13% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6 | 72.5+52% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA104 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #191 | #73 |
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