Arc A770M
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 56

Arc A770M vs Radeon Pro Vega 56

Intel

Arc A770M

2022Core: 1650 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017Core: 1138 MHzBoost: 1250 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A770M

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
133%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
120%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
115%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
110%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
109%
#35
Arc A770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 56

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
115%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
110%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
102%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
101%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
101%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
100%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
99%
#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
91%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
90%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
90%
#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
83%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
82%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
77%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
76%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
76%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
73%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
71%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A770M uses modern memory architecture. The Arc A770M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 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 Radeon Pro Vega 56

Intel

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

The Arc A770M scores 11,853 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score
11,853
12,104+2%
Architecture
Generation 12.7
GCN 5.0
Process Node
6 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4096+14%
3584
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.79 TFLOPS+87%
8.96 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2050 MHz+64%
1250 MHz
ROPs
128+100%
64
TMUs
256+14%
224
L1 Cache
6 MB+582%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
16 MB+300%
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
Upscaling Tech
XeSS
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The Arc A770M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity
16 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
16 MB+300%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A770M) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
VCE 4.0
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
UVD 7.0
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 Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 54.5% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
TDP
120W-43%
210W
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
98.8+72%
57.6
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Value Analysis

The Arc A770M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureArc A770MRadeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$60
Codename
DG2-512
Vega 10
Release
2022
August 14 2017
Ranking
#225
#222