Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 4% better performance than the Arc A770 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A770 has 104% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 53rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 30.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 39,253 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.31. This is the 14th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2019 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 495.9 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 RTX 2080 SUPER includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,650 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,815 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 2080 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C 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 RTX 2080 SUPER has the 49th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 31.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 40,963 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.6. This is the 67th 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.
| Info | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q3 2019 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $329 | $699 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
God of War Ragnarök | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 104 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 88 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 80 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 75 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 59 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 35 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | +81% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | +68% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.9 | +30% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | +6% |
| Arc A770 | 34.6 | |
| Arc B580 | 33.8 | -2% |
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 | 7.37 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.89 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | -7% |
| Arc A770 | 9.51 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 20.09 | +111% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 4% better performance than the Arc A770 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A770 is ranked 53rd with a score of 39,253, and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is ranked 49th with a score of 40,963.
The Arc A770 has 104% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A770 is ranked 14th with a performance per dollar of 119.31, and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is ranked 67th with a performance per dollar of 58.6.
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 5060 | 47,201.5 | +20% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47,166 | +20% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,359 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 40,278 | +3% |
| Arc A770 | 39,253 | |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 39,051 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 38,805.5 | -1% |
| Arc B580 | 38,258 | -3% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 119.81 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 119.81 | +0% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | -3% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 61.77 | -48% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -50% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | -51% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | -52% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | -55% |
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.
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| Benchmark | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 13,815 (+20.66%) | 11,450 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 14,057 (+25.34%) | 11,215.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 133,291 | 140,388 (+5.32%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 30,008 (+9.53%) | 27,398 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 129,052 (+17.75%) | 109,596 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 35,386 (+33.96%) | 26,415.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 198.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,221 | 19,497 (+47.47%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 759 | 928 (+22.27%) |
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 RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU104 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 21,700 million | 13,600 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 RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 495.9 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,937 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 4 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.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 225 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C |
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 RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 4,096 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 3,072 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 4,096 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 48 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 256 | 192 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 128 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 384 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 512 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 48 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 32 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,100 MHz | 1,650 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,400 MHz | 1,815 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 RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 307.2 GPixel/s | 116.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 614.4 GTexel/s | 348.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 19.66 TFLOPS | 11.15 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 2.46 TFLOPS | 348.5 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.
| Spec | Arc A770 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.