Arc A770
GPU·Entry

Arc A770

Intel

G3D Mark

13,332

MSRP

$349

AVG Price

$280

October 12 2022
225 Watt
Alchemist

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.

Overview

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A770

#41
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113%
#42
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#43
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#44
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#45
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110%
#46
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108%
#47
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108%
#48
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106%
#49
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106%
#50
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MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
105%
#51
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104%
#52
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MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
104%
#53
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103%
#54
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MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
102%
#55
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MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
102%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
100%
#57
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MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
100%
#58
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MSRP: $149|Avg: $119
98%
#59
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97%
#60
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97%
#61
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86%
#62
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84%
#63
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84%
#64
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MSRP: $599|Avg: $700
81%
#65
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81%
#66
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80%
#67
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78%
#68
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
72%
#69
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71%
#70
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MSRP: $999|Avg: $930
71%
#71
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MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Arc A770 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Arc A770 scores 13,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Alchemist architecture (codename: DG2-512), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 19.66 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2400 MHz from a base of 2100 MHz.

SpecificationArc A770
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score13,332
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationAlchemist
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameDG2-512
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient6 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute4096
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling256
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending128
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2400 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2100 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance19.66 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second614.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count21,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#191
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770 is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 512 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationArc A770
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM512 GB/s
L2 Cache16 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Arc A770 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: XeSS Frame Generation, XeSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationArc A770
XeSS Frame Generation✅ Supported
XeSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine, decoder: Xe Media Engine— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9.

SpecificationArc A770
DP 2.0 PortsNumber of DP 2.0 display connectors3x
HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionDual Xe Media Engine
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionXe Media Engine
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770 draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin + 6-pin. Physical size: 280mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

SpecificationArc A770
TDPPower consumption under load225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage650W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type8-pin + 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance280mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $280 (MSRP: $349), the Arc A770 delivers 48 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #191 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationArc A770
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$349
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$280
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#191
Release DateOctober 12 2022
Release Year2022

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