Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super

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

Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#55 / 69
Intel Arc A770
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

Nvidia

GTX 1660 Super

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#40 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.13/100

Lowest price

$265

FPS / €

1.268

Our verdict

  • The Arc A770 is on average 25% faster than the GTX 1660 Super at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1660 Super is currently $164 cheaper ($265 vs $429).
  • With 1.268 FPS per euro, the GTX 1660 Super offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • 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 Super
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+10%
364 FPS
1% low 218
332 FPS
1% low 189
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+37%
239 FPS
1% low 163
175 FPS
1% low 125
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+56%
84 FPS
1% low 65
54 FPS
1% low 38
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+42%
138 FPS
1% low 100
97 FPS
1% low 68
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+97%
73 FPS
1% low 56
37 FPS
1% low 28
Rocket League

Rocket League

+17%
685 FPS
1% low 318
585 FPS
1% low 250
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+72%
124 FPS
1% low 94
72 FPS
1% low 55
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+41%
116 FPS
1% low 85
82 FPS
1% low 58

FPS / €

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

Arc A770
0.974
GTX 1660 Super
1.268

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Specifications

Arc A770 GTX 1660 Super
ArchitectureAlchemist Turing
Release date2022-10 2019-10
Video memory16 GB 6 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth560 GB/s 336 GB/s
Shading units4096 1408
Boost clock2100 MHz 1785 MHz
Power draw (TDP)225 W 125 W
Recommended PSU600 W 450 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$349 $229

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

10

Average build price

$1,040

GTX 1660 Super

#40 / 69
Popularity score1.6/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

11

Average build price

$826

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Arc A770 is on average 25% faster than the GTX 1660 Super at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1660 Super is currently $164 cheaper ($265 vs $429). With 1.268 FPS per euro, the GTX 1660 Super offers the best price-to-performance ratio. 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 Super?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 376 FPS versus 300 FPS for the GTX 1660 Super 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 Super?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the GTX 1660 Super. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

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).

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1660 Super?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1660 Super is the r5-5500 (6 builds).

How much does the Arc A770 cost right now?

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

How much does the GTX 1660 Super cost right now?

The GTX 1660 Super is available from $265. We track 36 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 Super

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. An improved version of the GTX 1660, it excels at 1080p and 1440p and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.

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