Arc A770M vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

Arc A770M vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design Performance Spectrum

Arc A770M

16 GB 120

11,853

0.0%

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

8 GB 80

12,173

+2.7%

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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.

Arc A770M vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Arc A770M vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A770M

2022

Why buy it

✅43.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌50% higher power demand at 120W vs 80W.

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 80W instead of 120W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc A770M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design instead at 12,173 vs 11,853, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A770M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 6nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Arc A770M has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A770M vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770M scores 11,853 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770M) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) with 512 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	Arc A770M	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	11,853	12,173+3%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Turing
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.79 TFLOPS+138%	7.066 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+49%	1380 MHz
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	256+60%	160
L1 Cache	6 MB+140%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32	40+25%
Tensor Cores	512+60%	320

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc A770M does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A770M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A770M	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770M has 16 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design carries 8 GB. Arc A770M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A770M and 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770M	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A770M) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770M	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	Arc A770M	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770M draws 120W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 40% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A770M	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	120W	80W-33%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	98.8	152.2+54%