Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
The Arc A770 has 1,856% better performance than the GeForce GT 650M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A770 has 76% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A770 GPU
The Intel Arc A770 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A770 includes 4,096 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,400 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 256 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 512 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 32 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A770 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 225 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A770 has the 49th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 31.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 41,303 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 125.54. This is the 11th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2012. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GT 650M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GT 650M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 835 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 950 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GT 650M has the 379th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $329 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 284 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 241 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 181 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 62 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 42 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 21 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 28.7 | +35% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 28 | +32% |
| Arc B580 | 24.6 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 24 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | +5% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 20.6 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 20 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 19 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17 | -20% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc B580 | 10.12 | -35% |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) | 11.11 | -28% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 13.41 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 14.95 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 15.48 | +-0% |
| Arc A770 | 15.52 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 15.74 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 16.63 | +7% |
| Arc A750 | 17.2 | +11% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 17.39 | +12% |
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A770 has 1,856% better performance than the GeForce GT 650M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A770 is ranked 49th with a score of 41,303, and the GeForce GT 650M is ranked 379th with a score of 2,111.5.
The Arc A770 has 193% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Arc A770's 125.54 performance per dollar ranks it 11th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,359 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +4% |
| Arc A770 | 41,303 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 40,278 | -2% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 2,139 | -95% |
| GeForce MX110 | 2,121 | -95% |
| GeForce GT 650M | 2,111.5 | -95% |
| Radeon HD 7770M | 2,110 | -95% |
| Quadro 4000M | 2,092 | -95% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7600 | 144.26 | +15% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | +5% |
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 127.71 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126.34 | +1% |
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | -5% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | -9% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 13,953 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 14,047 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 139,166 (+1,207.09%) | 10,647 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 32,666 (+2,200.42%) | 1,420 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 131,749 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 35,386 (+1,425.26%) | 2,320 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 12,980 (+985.28%) | 1,196 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 746 (+213.45%) | 238 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 21.5 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-512 | GK107 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 21,700 million | 1,270 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 225 W | 45 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 4,096 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 384 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 4,096 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 256 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 128 | 16 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 512 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 32 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,100 MHz | 835 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,400 MHz | 950 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 307.2 GPixel/s | 7.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 614.4 GTexel/s | 30.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 19.66 TFLOPS | 729.6 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 30.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.