Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
Arc A770
Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$429
FPS / €
0.974
RTX 4070
Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$500
FPS / €
0.898
Our verdict
- The RTX 4070 is on average 7% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The Arc A770 is currently $71 cheaper ($429 vs $500).
- With 0.974 FPS per euro, 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.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| Arc A770 | RTX 4070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2022-10 | 2023-04 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 560 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| Shading units | 4096 | 5888 |
| Boost clock | 2100 MHz | 2475 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 225 W | 200 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $349 | $599 |
Popularity on DropReference
Arc A770
#55 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
10
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
RTX 4070
#30 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
40
Average build price
$1,783
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $99
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
Arc A770
6 models trackedRTX 4070
50 models tracked
Gigabyte RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$730
MSI RTX 4070 Ventus 2X OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$500
ASUS PRIME RTX4070-12G 12GB GDDR6X DLSS3 Black$795
ASUS Dual RTX4070 EVO OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$980
ASUS RTX 4070 OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$1,099
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING SLIM 12G Graphics Card, 12GB GDDR6X, PCI-E Gen 4, DP x 3, HDMI x 1, with DLSS 3, Slim Design$1,000
GALAX RTX 4070 EX Gamer 12GB GDDR6X 192 BIT Graphics Card OME PACKAGING$765
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 12GB 192-bit GDDR6X, GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD Video Card$530
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 4070?
The RTX 4070 is on average 7% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc A770 is currently $71 cheaper ($429 vs $500). With 0.974 FPS per euro, 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 4070?
At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 376 FPS versus 403 FPS for the RTX 4070 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 4070?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 4070. 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 4070?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4070 is the r7-7800x3D (9 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 4070 cost right now?
The RTX 4070 is available from $500. We track 50 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 4070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for revolutionary graphics.
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