AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Intel Arc A770

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6950 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#57 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.68/100

Lowest price

$1,190

FPS / $

0.43

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Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#60 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

$573

FPS / $

0.764

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Our verdict

The RX 6950 XT is on average 13% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc A770 is currently $617 cheaper ($573 vs $1,190).
With 0.764 FPS/$, the Arc A770 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6950 XT

Arc A770

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

403 FPS

1% low 239

385 FPS

1% low 222

Apex Legends

+15%

300 FPS

1% low 190

260 FPS

1% low 183

Grand Theft Auto V

+28%

123 FPS

1% low 93

96 FPS

1% low 70

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%

167 FPS

1% low 113

138 FPS

1% low 100

Cyberpunk 2077

+21%

129 FPS

1% low 95

107 FPS

1% low 80

Rocket League

+12%

831 FPS

1% low 387

743 FPS

1% low 330

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+19%

184 FPS

1% low 134

155 FPS

1% low 121

Crimson Desert

+21%

140 FPS

1% low 95

116 FPS

1% low 85

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6950 XT

0.43

Arc A770

0.764

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Specifications

	RX 6950 XT	Arc A770
Architecture	RDNA 2	Alchemist
Release date	2022-05	2022-10
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	576 GB/s	560 GB/s
Shading units	5120	4096
Boost clock	2310 MHz	2100 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	335 W	225 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$1099	$349

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6950 XT

#57 / 71

Popularity score1.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$3,244

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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Arc A770

#60 / 71

Popularity score0.9/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,058

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $71

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6950 XT

2 models tracked

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Arc A770

3 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6950 XT or the Arc A770?

The RX 6950 XT is on average 13% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc A770 is currently $617 cheaper ($573 vs $1,190). With 0.764 FPS/$, the Arc A770 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6950 XT or Arc A770?

At 1440p, the RX 6950 XT averages 459 FPS versus 405 FPS for the Arc A770 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6950 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

What power supply do you need for the Arc A770?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the Arc A770. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6950 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r9-7900x3D (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc A770?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc A770 is the r7-5800x (2 builds).

How much does the RX 6950 XT cost right now?

The RX 6950 XT is available from $1,190. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the Arc A770 cost right now?

The Arc A770 is available from $573. We track 3 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.

Intel Arc A770

The Intel Arc A770, with Xe HPG architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and represents Intel's flagship card for demanding gamers.