GeForce GTX 1660 vs Arc A770M
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A770M 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 GeForce GTX 1660 and Arc A770M
GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1660 scores 11,639 and the Arc A770M reaches 11,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 is built on Turing while the Arc A770M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 4,096 (Arc A770M). Raw compute: 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,639 | 11,853+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 4096+191% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.027 TFLOPS | 16.79 TFLOPS+234% |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz | 2050 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 88 | 256+191% |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 6 MB+329% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 16 MB+967% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1660 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A770M has 16 GB. The Arc A770M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A770M) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A770M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 16 MB (Arc A770M) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 512 GB/s+167% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 16 MB+967% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 12.2 (Arc A770M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1660 draws 120W versus the Arc A770M's 120W — a 0% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 1660) vs 500W (Arc A770M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 97.0 | 98.8+2% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1660 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Codename | TU116 | DG2-512 |
| Release | March 14 2019 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #231 | #225 |
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