Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

Name: Intel Arc A770
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#55 / 69

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

$429

FPS / €

0.974

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Nvidia

GTX 1660

Turing · 6 GB GDDR5

#52 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.11/100

Lowest price

Currently unavailable

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Our verdict

The Arc A770 is on average 27% faster than the GTX 1660 at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

Arc A770

GTX 1660

Counter-Strike 2

+9%

364 FPS

1% low 218

333 FPS

1% low 187

Apex Legends

+46%

239 FPS

1% low 163

164 FPS

1% low 121

Grand Theft Auto V

+65%

84 FPS

1% low 65

51 FPS

1% low 36

Red Dead Redemption 2

+55%

138 FPS

1% low 100

89 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+115%

73 FPS

1% low 56

34 FPS

1% low 26

Rocket League

+15%

685 FPS

1% low 318

594 FPS

1% low 232

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+77%

124 FPS

1% low 94

70 FPS

1% low 52

Crimson Desert

+55%

116 FPS

1% low 85

75 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

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

Arc A770

0.974

GTX 1660

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Specifications

	Arc A770	GTX 1660
Architecture	Alchemist	Turing
Release date	2022-10	2019-03
Video memory	16 GB	6 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory bus	256 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	560 GB/s	192 GB/s
Shading units	4096	1408
Boost clock	2100 MHz	1785 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	225 W	120 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	450 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$219

Popularity on DropReference

Arc A770

#55 / 69

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

$1,040

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $60

Latest builds

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GTX 1660

#52 / 69

Popularity score1/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

Arc A770

6 models tracked

Sparkle Intel Arc A770 ROC Edition OC 16GB GDDR6 Black$429

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GTX 1660

20 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the GTX 1660?

The Arc A770 is on average 27% faster than the GTX 1660 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc A770 or GTX 1660?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 376 FPS versus 297 FPS for the GTX 1660 across our reference games.

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 MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1660?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the GTX 1660.

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 Arc A770 cost right now?

The Arc A770 is available from $429. We track 6 models in real time.

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.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio and requires only modest power supply.