Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Arc A770
Radeon RX Vega 56
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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 uses modern memory architecture. The Arc A770 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 RX Vega 56.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $280 for the Arc A770, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 264.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️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 Radeon RX Vega 56 and Arc A770
Radeon RX Vega 56
The Radeon RX 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 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.
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 RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 and the Arc A770 reaches 13,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Arc A770 uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 4,096 (Arc A770). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,026 | 13,332+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 4096+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.54 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS+87% |
| Boost Clock | 1471 MHz | 2400 MHz+63% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 224 | 256+14% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | 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 RX Vega 56 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: 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A770) — a 24.9% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 16 MB (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 410 GB/s | 512 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | 2048-bit+700% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56) 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 RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | Dual Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Arc A770's 225W — a 6.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 650W (Arc A770). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin + 6-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-7% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin + 6-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 280mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0+5% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Arc A770 launched at $349 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 73.2% less ($205 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 47.6 (Arc A770) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 264.9% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $349-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-73% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.7+265% | 47.6 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | DG2-512 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #199 | #191 |
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