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RTX A2000
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Arc A770
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000
Performance Per Dollar Arc A770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| 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 Arc A770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $320 for the RTX A2000, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 13.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($320) | ✅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 RTX A2000 and Arc A770
RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 10 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,464 points. Launch price was $449.
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 RTX A2000 scores 13,464 and the Arc A770 reaches 13,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 is built on Ampere while the Arc A770 uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000) vs 4,096 (Arc A770). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000) vs 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000) vs 32 (Arc A770) with 104 Tensor cores vs 512.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,464 | 13,332 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328 | 4096+23% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS+146% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 2400 MHz+100% |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 104 | 256+146% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 16 MB+433% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26 | 32+23% |
| Tensor Cores | 104 | 512+392% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A2000 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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000) vs 16 MB (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 16 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A770). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000) vs Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | Dual Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 draws 70W versus the Arc A770's 225W — a 105.1% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000) vs 650W (Arc A770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin + 6-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-69% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin + 6-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 280mm |
| Height | 68mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 192.3+224% | 59.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A2000 launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $320, while the Arc A770 launched at $349 and now averages $280. The Arc A770 costs 12.5% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (RTX A2000) vs 47.6 (Arc A770) — the Arc A770 offers 13.1% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A2000 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $349-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $320 | $280-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.1 | 47.6+13% |
| Codename | GA106 | DG2-512 |
| Release | August 10 2021 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #186 | #191 |
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