Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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Performance
Arc A77079% better
41,30339% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,598

The Arc A770 has 79% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Arc A770253% better
125.5478% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 253% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 980 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $649. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM200) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336.6 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 980 Ti includes 2,816 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,076 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 176 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 980 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 980 Ti has the 101st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.04% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 74th 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 980 Ti
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Maxwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2022Q2 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)$329$649
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 980 Ti
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 980 Ti

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 980 Ti
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 A77079% better
41,30339% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
23,05722% of 104,598

The Arc A770 has 79% better performance than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc A770 is ranked 36th with a score of 41,303, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 101st with a score of 23,057.

Performance per dollar
Arc A770253% better
125.5478% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
35.5322% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 253% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 980 Ti is ranked 74th with a performance per dollar of 35.53.

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 107024,652-40%
Radeon RX 59023,362.5-43%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti23,057-44%
Radeon RX 6500 XT22,954-44%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti22,891.5-45%

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%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21-62%
Radeon R9 390X41.83-67%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti35.53-72%
GeForce GTX 98032.07-74%
Radeon R9 FURY31.95-75%

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 980 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,953
(+175.86%)
5,058
3DMark Time Spy Score
14,047
(+179.49%)
5,026
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
139,166
(+40.63%)
98,958
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
32,666
(+92.59%)
16,961
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
131,749
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,386
(+93.33%)
18,303
PassMark G3D Mark
12,980
13,809
(+6.39%)
PassMark G2D Mark
746
861
(+15.42%)
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 980 Ti
CodenameDG2-512GM200
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Maxwell 2.0
Process Size6 nm28 nm
Transistors21,700 million8,000 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 980 Ti
Memory Size16 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth512 Gb/s336.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz1,753 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache--48 KB
L2 Cache16 MB3 MB

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 980 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)225 W250 W
Suggested PSU550 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2

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 980 Ti
Shading Units4,096--
CUDA Cores--2,816
Execution Units (EU)4,096--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)256176
Render Output Units (ROP)12896
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)512--
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)32--
Core Clock Speed2,100 MHz1,000 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,400 MHz1,076 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 980 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate307.2 GPixel/s103.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate614.4 GTexel/s189.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance19.66 TFLOPS6.06 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance--189.4 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.

SpecArc A770GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.8

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