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Arc A770
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| 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 Arc A770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $320 for the RTX A2000, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 13.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($320) |
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 RTX A2000
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.
RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 10 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,464 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the RTX A2000 reaches 13,464 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 26 (RTX A2000) with 512 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,332 | 13,464 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+23% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.66 TFLOPS+146% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+100% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256+146% | 104 |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+23% | 26 |
| Tensor Cores | 512+392% | 104 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 has 8 GB. The Arc A770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Xe Media Engine | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 105.1% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 70W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin + 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 280mm | 167mm |
| Height | — | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 192.3+224% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RTX A2000 launched at $450 and now averages $320. The Arc A770 costs 12.5% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.6 (Arc A770) vs 42.1 (RTX A2000) — the Arc A770 offers 13.1% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A770 | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-22% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-13% | $320 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.6+13% | 42.1 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA106 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | August 10 2021 |
| Ranking | #191 | #186 |
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