Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

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

Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#62 / 71▼
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

$595

FPS / $

0.736

Nvidia

RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#53 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.61/100

Lowest price

$950

FPS / $

0.531

Our verdict

  • The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 10% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The Arc A770 is currently $355 cheaper ($595 vs $950).
  • With 0.736 FPS/$, 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 3080 12GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+1%
385 FPS
1% low 222
388 FPS
1% low 233
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+7%
260 FPS
1% low 183
278 FPS
1% low 179
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+18%
96 FPS
1% low 70
113 FPS
1% low 81
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+10%
138 FPS
1% low 100
152 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%
107 FPS
1% low 80
112 FPS
1% low 83
Rocket League

Rocket League

+12%
743 FPS
1% low 330
829 FPS
1% low 371
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+7%
155 FPS
1% low 121
166 FPS
1% low 128
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+10%
116 FPS
1% low 85
128 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / $

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

Arc A770
0.736
RTX 3080 12GB
0.531

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Specifications

Arc A770 RTX 3080 12GB
ArchitectureAlchemist Ampere
Release date2022-10 2022-01
Video memory16 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6X
Memory bus256 bit 384 bit
Bandwidth560 GB/s 912 GB/s
Shading units4096 8960
Boost clock2100 MHz 1710 MHz
Power draw (TDP)225 W 350 W
Recommended PSU600 W 750 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$349 $799

Popularity on DropReference

Arc A770

#62 / 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

13

Average build price

$1,041

RTX 3080 12GB

#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

5

Average build price

$2,977

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 3080 12GB?

The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 10% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc A770 is currently $355 cheaper ($595 vs $950). With 0.736 FPS/$, 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 3080 12GB?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 405 FPS versus 445 FPS for the RTX 3080 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 Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 1000W 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 3080 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-7700 (2 builds).

How much does the Arc A770 cost right now?

The Arc A770 is available from $595. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3080 12GB is available from $950. We track 4 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 3080 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.

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