Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590

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Performance
Arc A770351% better
41,30339% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598

The Arc A770 has 351% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Arc A770857% better
125.5478% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 857% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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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 36th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.49% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 41,303 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 125.54. This is the 6th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2011 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF110) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 590 has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 854 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 164 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 GTX 590 includes 512 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 607 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 590 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-DisplayPort display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 365 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 590 has the 188th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.76% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 9,166.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 13.11. This is the 93rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoArc A770GeForce GTX 590
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Fermi 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2022Q1 2011
Launch Price (MSRP)$329$699
Production StatusActiveEnd-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
FPS data for F1 24
F1 24
Arc A770GeForce GTX 590
Low - 1080p
284 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
241 FPS
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High - 1080p
181 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
62 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
42 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
21 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc A770 orGeForce GTX 590

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc A770 orGeForce GTX 590
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 57008.35-46%
Arc A77015.52
Arc A75017.2+11%
Radeon RX 7800 XT17.39+12%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti17.97+16%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti21.24+37%
Radeon RX 680028.11+81%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER28.71+85%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER29.35+89%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Arc A770351% better
41,30339% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598

The Arc A770 has 351% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc A770 is ranked 36th with a score of 41,303, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 188th with a score of 9,166.5.

Performance per dollar
Arc A770857% better
125.5478% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 857% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc A770 is ranked 6th with a performance per dollar of 125.54, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 93rd with a performance per dollar of 13.11.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc A770 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)43,112+4%
GeForce RTX 307043,005+4%
Arc A77041,303
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER40,963-1%
GeForce RTX 208040,278-2%
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5-75%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453-77%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5-78%
GeForce GTX 10508,571-79%
Radeon R7 3708,518.5-79%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc A770 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 4060127.73+2%
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71+2%
Arc A770125.54
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)119.81-5%
Radeon RX 5500 XT115.38-8%
Radeon HD 687017.65-86%
Radeon HD 797014.15-89%
GeForce GTX 59013.11-90%
GeForce GTX 47012.44-90%
Radeon HD 645011.33-91%

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
BenchmarkArc A770GeForce GTX 590
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,953
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3DMark Time Spy Score
14,047
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
139,166
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
32,666
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
131,749
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,386
(+339.17%)
8,057.5
PassMark G3D Mark
12,980
(+288.51%)
3,341
PassMark G2D Mark
746
(+88.38%)
396
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 590
CodenameDG2-512GF110
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Fermi 2.0
Process Size6 nm40 nm
Transistors21,700 million3,000 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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 590
Memory Size16 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth512 Gb/s164 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz854 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache--64 KB
L2 Cache16 MB768 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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 590
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)225 W365 W
Suggested PSU550 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0DVI, mini-DisplayPort

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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 590
Shading Units4,096--
CUDA Cores--512
Execution Units (EU)4,096--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--16
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)25664
Render Output Units (ROP)12848
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)512--
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)32--
Core Clock Speed2,100 MHz607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,400 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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 590
Pixel Fill Rate307.2 GPixel/s19.46 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate614.4 GTexel/s38.91 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance19.66 TFLOPS1,244 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance--155.5 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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 590
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.65.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.