GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Arc A770
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 52.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+52.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-52.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Alchemist / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $280), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 52.4% better value per dollar than the Arc A770.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 RTX 3060 Ti and Arc A770
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Arc A770's 13,332 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 52.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Arc A770 uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,096 (Arc A770). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (Arc A770) with 152 Tensor cores vs 512.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+52% | 13,332 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+19% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2400 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 80 | 128+60% |
| TMUs | 152 | 256+68% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38+19% | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | 152 | 512+237% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A770 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A770) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16 MB (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A770). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | Dual Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Arc A770's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Arc A770). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin + 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-11% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin + 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 280mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+71% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Arc A770 launched at $349 and now averages $280. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 47.6 (Arc A770) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 52.3% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $349-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+52% | 47.6 |
| Codename | GA104 | DG2-512 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #73 | #191 |
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