
Radeon Instinct MI60 vs Arc A770M

Radeon Instinct MI60
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Arc A770M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Per Dollar Arc A770M
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 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Instinct MI60.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 Radeon Instinct MI60 and Arc A770M

Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.

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 Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 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 Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Arc A770M uses Generation 12.7, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 4,096 (Arc A770M). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638 | 11,853+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS | 16.79 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz | 2050 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 256 | 256 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Instinct MI60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A770M has 16 GB. The Arc A770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 16 MB (Arc A770M) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12.2 (Arc A770M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the Arc A770M's 120W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 500W (Arc A770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 120W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 98.8+155% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | Vega 20 | DG2-512 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #232 | #225 |
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