Arc A770 16GB against GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Arc A770 16GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Arc A770 16GB is 12% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 10% in the Arc A770 16GB's favour.
- Arc A770 16GB carries 16 GB of video memory against 12 GB.
- The RTX 3060 12GB typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Arc A770 16GB | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 28 | 26 | 2 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 33 | 30 | 3 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 28 | 25 | 3 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 22 | 20 | 2 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 28 | 30 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 10 | 9.7 | 3%left |
| Typical price | $279 | $269 | $10right |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB | 33%left |
| Board power | 225 W | 170 W | 32%right |
| Length | 280 mm | 240 mm | 17%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Arc A770 16GB | 32 vs 30 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Arc A770 16GB | 33 vs 30 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Arc A770 16GB | 28 vs 25 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Arc A770 16GB | 22 vs 20 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Arc A770 16GB | 35 vs 31 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | Arc A770 16GB | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Board power | 225 W | 170 W |
| Length | 280 mm | 240 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Intel | Nvidia |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $279 | $269 |