Arc A770M vs GeForce RTX 3070
Arc A770M
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A770M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 87.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-87.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+87.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 A770M and GeForce RTX 3070
Arc A770M
The Arc A770M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,853 points.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A770M scores 11,853 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 87.1%. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770M) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 512 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,853 | 22,172+87% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.79 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+19% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 256+39% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+3% | 5.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 46+44% |
| Tensor Cores | 512+178% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A770M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The Arc A770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770M) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A770M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 12.2 (Arc A770M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A770M draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 58.8% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-45% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 98.8 | 100.8+2% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Arc A770M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA104 |
| Release | 2022 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #225 | #63 |
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