Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

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

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

$210

FPS / €

1.491

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Our verdict

The Arc A770 is on average 29% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 is currently $219 cheaper ($210 vs $429).
With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

Arc A770

RTX 3050

Counter-Strike 2

+13%

364 FPS

1% low 218

321 FPS

1% low 194

Apex Legends

+46%

239 FPS

1% low 163

164 FPS

1% low 114

Grand Theft Auto V

+75%

84 FPS

1% low 65

48 FPS

1% low 37

Red Dead Redemption 2

+59%

138 FPS

1% low 100

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+121%

73 FPS

1% low 56

33 FPS

1% low 25

Rocket League

+17%

685 FPS

1% low 318

584 FPS

1% low 240

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+85%

124 FPS

1% low 94

67 FPS

1% low 50

Crimson Desert

+59%

116 FPS

1% low 85

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

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

Arc A770

0.974

RTX 3050

1.491

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Specifications

	Arc A770	RTX 3050
Architecture	Alchemist	Ampere
Release date	2022-10	2022-01
Video memory	16 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	560 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	4096	2560
Boost clock	2100 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	225 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$349	$249

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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RTX 3050

#12 / 69

Popularity score11.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

224

Average build price

$805

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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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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RTX 3050

95 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 3050?

The Arc A770 is on average 29% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 is currently $219 cheaper ($210 vs $429). With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc A770 or RTX 3050?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 376 FPS versus 292 FPS for the RTX 3050 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 RTX 3050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc A770?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc A770 is the r5-7500f (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (79 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 RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $210. We track 95 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 RTX 3050

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.