Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Name: Intel Arc A770
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#53 / 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

322€

FPS / €

1.36

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#16 / 71

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

344€

FPS / €

1.078

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Our verdict

The Arc A770 is on average 22% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc A770 is currently 22€ cheaper (322€ vs 344€).
With 1.36 FPS/€, the Arc A770 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 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

385 FPS

1% low 222

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+28%

260 FPS

1% low 183

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+41%

96 FPS

1% low 70

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+30%

138 FPS

1% low 100

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+34%

107 FPS

1% low 80

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+17%

743 FPS

1% low 330

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+35%

155 FPS

1% low 121

115 FPS

1% low 92

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

1.36

RTX 3060 12GB

1.078

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Specifications

	Arc A770	RTX 3060 12GB
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

#53 / 71

Popularity score1.4/100

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 · 89€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#16 / 71

Popularity score5.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

124

Average build price

976€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 84€

Latest builds

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Arc A770

4 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

16 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The Arc A770 is on average 22% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc A770 is currently 22€ cheaper (322€ vs 344€). With 1.36 FPS/€, the Arc A770 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 12GB?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 405 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB 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 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (16 builds).

How much does the Arc A770 cost right now?

The Arc A770 is available from 322€. We track 4 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 344€. We track 16 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 12GB

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.