Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Name: Intel Arc A770
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#60 / 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

$573

FPS / $

0.764

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Nvidia

RTX 3070

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#14 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.48/100

Lowest price

$440

FPS / $

0.966

See the cheapest model See all 26 models

Our verdict

The Arc A770 and the RTX 3070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (405 FPS vs 396 FPS on average).
The RTX 3070 is currently $133 cheaper ($440 vs $573).
With 0.966 FPS/$, the RTX 3070 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 3070

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

385 FPS

1% low 222

365 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+3%

260 FPS

1% low 183

253 FPS

1% low 169

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%

96 FPS

1% low 70

92 FPS

1% low 65

Red Dead Redemption 2

+10%

138 FPS

1% low 100

126 FPS

1% low 89

Cyberpunk 2077

+18%

107 FPS

1% low 80

91 FPS

1% low 69

Rocket League

743 FPS

1% low 330

742 FPS

1% low 320

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+5%

155 FPS

1% low 121

148 FPS

1% low 108

Crimson Desert

+9%

116 FPS

1% low 85

106 FPS

1% low 75

FPS / $

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

Arc A770

0.764

RTX 3070

0.966

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Specifications

	Arc A770	RTX 3070
Architecture	Alchemist	Ampere
Release date	2022-10	2020-10
Video memory	16 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	560 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	4096	5888
Boost clock	2100 MHz	1725 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	225 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$499

Popularity on DropReference

Arc A770

#60 / 71

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

$1,058

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $71

Latest builds

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RTX 3070

#14 / 71

Popularity score8.8/100

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

$1,515

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Arc A770

3 models tracked

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RTX 3070

26 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 3070?

The Arc A770 and the RTX 3070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (405 FPS vs 396 FPS on average). The RTX 3070 is currently $133 cheaper ($440 vs $573). With 0.966 FPS/$, the RTX 3070 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 3070?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 405 FPS versus 396 FPS for the RTX 3070 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 Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 3070. 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 3070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 is the r5-5500 (6 builds).

How much does the Arc A770 cost right now?

The Arc A770 is available from $573. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3070 cost right now?

The RTX 3070 is available from $440. We track 26 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 3070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.