Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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 3060

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#23 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

$330

FPS / €

1.061

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Our verdict

The Arc A770 is on average 19% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 is currently $99 cheaper ($330 vs $429).
With 1.061 FPS per euro, the RTX 3060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 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 3060

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

364 FPS

1% low 218

332 FPS

1% low 193

Apex Legends

+28%

239 FPS

1% low 163

186 FPS

1% low 134

Grand Theft Auto V

+40%

84 FPS

1% low 65

60 FPS

1% low 44

Red Dead Redemption 2

+30%

138 FPS

1% low 100

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+62%

73 FPS

1% low 56

45 FPS

1% low 35

Rocket League

+12%

685 FPS

1% low 318

611 FPS

1% low 258

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+48%

124 FPS

1% low 94

84 FPS

1% low 64

Crimson Desert

+30%

116 FPS

1% low 85

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

Arc A770

0.974

RTX 3060

1.061

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Specifications

	Arc A770	RTX 3060
Architecture	Alchemist	Ampere
Release date	2022-10	2021-02
Video memory	16 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	560 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	4096	3584
Boost clock	2100 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	225 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$329

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 3060

#23 / 69

Popularity score3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

116

Average build price

$955

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

09/04/26

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6x 3.6 GHz) Sockel AM4 CPU BOX (Wraith Stealth Kühler)

3060

r5-5500

20/04/26

Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING OC V2 Graphics Card - 12GB GDDR6, 192-bit, PCI-E 4.0, 1837MHz Core Clock, RGB, 2x DP 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, NVIDIA Ampere - GV-N3060GAMING OC-8GD

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,7GHz 6+4 Kerne 20MB Cache Sockel 1700 (Boxed o. Lüfter)

Configuration Actuelle

i5-12600kf

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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 3060

57 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 3060?

The Arc A770 is on average 19% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 is currently $99 cheaper ($330 vs $429). With 1.061 FPS per euro, the RTX 3060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc A770 or RTX 3060?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 376 FPS versus 316 FPS for the RTX 3060 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 3060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060. 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 RTX 3060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 is the r5-5500 (14 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 3060 cost right now?

The RTX 3060 is available from $330. We track 57 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 3060

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.