Radeon PRO W6600X vs Arc A770
Radeon PRO W6600X
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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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6600X
Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 PRO W6600X.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 153.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+153.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699) | ✅More affordable ($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 Radeon PRO W6600X and Arc A770
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
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 Radeon PRO W6600X scores 13,113 and the Arc A770 reaches 13,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6600X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Arc A770 uses Generation 12.7, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 4,096 (Arc A770). Raw compute: 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770). Boost clocks: 2479 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 32 (Arc A770) vs 512.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,113 | 13,332+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.15 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS+94% |
| Boost Clock | 2479 MHz+3% | 2400 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 256+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO W6600X 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: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A770) — a 128.6% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 16 MB (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 512 GB/s+129% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A770). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | Dual Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600X draws 120W versus the Arc A770's 225W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 650W (Arc A770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin + 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-47% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin + 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 280mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 109.3+84% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $699, while the Arc A770 launched at $349 and now averages $280. The Arc A770 costs 59.9% less ($419 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 47.6 (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 offers 153.2% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $349-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $699 | $280-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8 | 47.6+153% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | DG2-512 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #197 | #191 |
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