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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 vs Intel Arc A770

NVIDIA
VS
Intel
Performance
GeForce RTX 309049% better
61,51859% of 104,937
Arc A770
41,30339% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 49% better performance than the Arc A770 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0425% of 161.45
Arc A770206% better
125.5478% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 206% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU

The GeForce RTX 3090 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2020 with a suggested retail price of $1,499. Its GA102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,219 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 936.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

The RTX 3090 is a large graphics card, taking up 3 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 350 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 750 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

The GeForce RTX 3090 has the 15th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 61,518 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.04. This is the 69th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the Intel Arc A770 GPU

The Arc A770 is a desktop graphics card by Intel. It launched in Q4 2022 with a suggested retail price of $329. Its DG2-512 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 12.7 architecture and is fabricated on the 6 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

The Arc A770 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 225 W. Intel recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

The Arc A770 has the 36th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.36% 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 3090Arc A770
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitectureAmpereGeneration 12.7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q4 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,499$329
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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F1 24
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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 3090Arc A770
Low - 1080p
498 FPS(+75.35%)
284 FPS
Medium - 1080p
446 FPS(+85.06%)
241 FPS
High - 1080p
340 FPS(+87.43%)
181 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
118 FPS(+90.79%)
62 FPS
QHD - 1440p
79 FPS(+88.1%)
42 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
41 FPS(+91.04%)
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 57008.35-77%
Arc A77015.52-58%
Arc A75017.2-54%
Radeon RX 7800 XT17.39-53%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti17.97-51%
Radeon RX 6950 XT36.39-2%
GeForce RTX 309037.01

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 309049% better
61,51859% of 104,937
Arc A770
41,30339% of 104,937

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 49% better performance than the Arc A770 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 15th with a score of 61,518, and the Arc A770 is ranked 36th with a score of 41,303.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0425% of 161.45
Arc A770206% better
125.5478% of 161.45

The Arc A770 has 206% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 69th with a performance per dollar of 41.04, 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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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 4060127.73+211%
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71+211%
Arc A770125.54+206%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)119.81+192%
Radeon RX 5500 XT115.38+181%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti50.86+24%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+15%
GeForce RTX 309041.04
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76-15%

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 3090Arc A770
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
19,198
(+37.59%)
13,953
3DMark Time Spy Score
18,739
(+33.4%)
14,047
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
231,612
(+66.43%)
139,166
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
47,241
(+44.62%)
32,666
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
142,919
(+8.48%)
131,749
3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,895
(+35.35%)
35,386
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
368
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PassMark G3D Mark
26,795
(+104.25%)
13,119
PassMark G2D Mark
1,053
(+40.96%)
747
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 3090Arc 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 3090Arc A770
Memory Size24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth936.2 Gb/s512 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,219 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB--
L2 Cache6 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 3090Arc A770
Slots3 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 3090Arc A770
Shading Units--4,096
CUDA Cores10,496--
Execution Units (EU)--4,096
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)82--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)328256
Render Output Units (ROP)112128
Tensor Cores328512
Ray Tracing Cores8232
Core Clock Speed1,395 MHz2,100 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 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 3090Arc A770
Pixel Fill Rate189.8 GPixel/s307.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate556 GTexel/s614.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance35.58 TFLOPS19.66 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance556 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 3090Arc A770
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.6

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