NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) vs Intel Arc A770

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)37% better
56,63454% of 104,598
Arc A770
41,30339% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 37% better performance than the Arc A770 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45
Arc A77077% better
125.5478% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 77% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 3080 includes 8,960 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,260 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 280 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 280 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 70 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 21st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 56,634 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.88. This is the 44th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitectureAmpereGeneration 12.7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2022Q4 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$799$329
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
Low - 1080p
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284 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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241 FPS
High - 1080p
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181 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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62 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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42 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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21 FPS
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.

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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.

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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
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)37% better
56,63454% of 104,598
Arc A770
41,30339% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 37% better performance than the Arc A770 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 21st with a score of 56,634, and the Arc A770 is ranked 36th with a score of 41,303.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8844% of 161.45
Arc A77077% better
125.5478% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 77% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 44th with a performance per dollar of 70.88, and the Arc A770 is ranked 6th with a performance per dollar of 125.54.

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.

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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.

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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
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,956
(+28.69%)
13,953
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,961
(+20.74%)
14,047
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
217,116
(+56.01%)
139,166
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
44,533
(+36.33%)
32,666
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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131,749
3DMark 11 Performance Score
41,410
(+17.02%)
35,386
PassMark G3D Mark
26,679
(+105.54%)
12,980
PassMark G2D Mark
1,080
(+44.77%)
746
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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
CodenameGA102DG2-512
ArchitectureAmpereGeneration 12.7
Process Size8 nm6 nm
Transistors28,300 million21,700 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
Memory Size12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth912.4 Gb/s512 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB--
L2 Cache5 MB16 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W225 W
Suggested PSU750 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
Shading Units--4,096
CUDA Cores8,960--
Execution Units (EU)--4,096
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)70--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)280256
Render Output Units (ROP)96128
Tensor Cores280--
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)--512
Ray Tracing Cores70--
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)--32
Core Clock Speed1,260 MHz2,100 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,710 MHz2,400 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
Pixel Fill Rate164.2 GPixel/s307.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate478.8 GTexel/s614.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance30.64 TFLOPS19.66 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance478.8 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)Arc A770
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.6

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