Intel Arc A770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

Name: Intel Arc A770
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc A770

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

#64 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

668€

FPS / €

0.656

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Nvidia

RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#30 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.61/100

Lowest price

650€

FPS / €

0.775

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Our verdict

The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 10% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3080 12GB is currently 18€ cheaper (650€ vs 668€).
With 0.775 FPS/€, the RTX 3080 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

Arc A770

RTX 3080 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

385 FPS

1% low 222

388 FPS

1% low 233

Apex Legends

+7%

260 FPS

1% low 183

278 FPS

1% low 179

Grand Theft Auto V

+18%

96 FPS

1% low 70

113 FPS

1% low 81

Red Dead Redemption 2

+10%

138 FPS

1% low 100

152 FPS

1% low 113

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%

107 FPS

1% low 80

112 FPS

1% low 83

Rocket League

+12%

743 FPS

1% low 330

829 FPS

1% low 371

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+7%

155 FPS

1% low 121

166 FPS

1% low 128

Crimson Desert

+10%

116 FPS

1% low 85

128 FPS

1% low 95

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

Arc A770

0.656

RTX 3080 12GB

0.775

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Specifications

	Arc A770	RTX 3080 12GB
Architecture	Alchemist	Ampere
Release date	2022-10	2022-01
Video memory	16 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory bus	256 bit	384 bit
Bandwidth	560 GB/s	912 GB/s
Shading units	4096	8960
Boost clock	2100 MHz	1710 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	225 W	350 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	750 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$799

Popularity on DropReference

Arc A770

#64 / 71

Popularity score1/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

1,041€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 58€

Latest builds

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RTX 3080 12GB

#30 / 71

Popularity score3.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

2,566€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 103€

Latest builds

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Arc A770

1 models tracked

Sparkle Intel Arc A770 ROC Edition OC 16GB GDDR6 Black668€

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RTX 3080 12GB

7 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc A770 or the RTX 3080 12GB?

The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 10% faster than the Arc A770 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3080 12GB is currently 18€ cheaper (650€ vs 668€). With 0.775 FPS/€, the RTX 3080 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc A770 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc A770 or RTX 3080 12GB?

At 1440p, the Arc A770 averages 405 FPS versus 445 FPS for the RTX 3080 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the Arc A770?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the Arc A770. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc A770?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc A770 is the r7-5800x (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-7700 (2 builds).

How much does the Arc A770 cost right now?

The Arc A770 is available from 668€. We track 1 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3080 12GB is available from 650€. We track 7 models in real time.

Intel Arc A770

The Intel Arc A770, with Xe HPG architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and represents Intel's flagship card for demanding gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.