GeForce GTX 1070 vs Arc A770
GeForce GTX 1070
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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
Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A770 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A770 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $280 for the Arc A770, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 254.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+254.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 GeForce GTX 1070 and Arc A770
GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Arc A770 reaches 13,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Arc A770 uses Generation 12.7, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 4,096 (Arc A770). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,507+1% | 13,332 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 4096+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.463 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS+204% |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz | 2400 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 120 | 256+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A770 has 16 GB. The Arc A770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A770) — a 100% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 16 MB (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 512 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A770). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | Dual Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Arc A770's 225W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 650W (Arc A770). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin + 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin + 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 280mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.0+52% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Arc A770 launched at $349 and now averages $280. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 71.4% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 47.6 (Arc A770) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 254.6% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379 | $349-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-71% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 168.8+255% | 47.6 |
| Codename | GP104 | DG2-512 |
| Release | June 10 2016 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #185 | #191 |
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