55

Arc A770 Graphics Card

Alchemist · 16 GB GDDR6

$349

MSRP

50

RTX 3060 Graphics Card

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

$329

MSRP

Our verdict

The Arc A770 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 10% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 17.2 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 26% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the Arc A770 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $349 versus the RTX 3060 Graphics Card's $329 price tag, it costs $20 less while delivering performance that's only 10% behind. Its 16 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Arc A770 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 3060 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

Arc A770 Graphics Card

10% faster overall

Best value for money

Arc A770 Graphics Card

0% better value per dollar

Arc A770 Graphics Card best for

Raw performance

10% faster overall

Memory

Memory
16 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
560 GB/s
360 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,100 MHz
1,777 MHz
Base clock
1,800 MHz
1,320 MHz
FP32 performance
17.2 TFLOPS
12.7 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
21.7 billion
13.3 billion
Process
6 nm
8 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
228 mm

Power

TDP
225W
170W
Power connector
2x8-pin
8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
47 fps
34 fps
Black Myth Wukong
52 fps
38 fps
Counter-Strike 2
280 fps
240 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
58 fps
42 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
59 fps
43 fps
Spider-Man 2
62 fps
45 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
110,000 points
85,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
24,000 points
19,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
14,500 points
11,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the Arc A770 Graphics Card worth $20 more than the RTX 3060 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The Arc A770 Graphics Card scores 55 overall vs 50 for the RTX 3060 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 3060 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Arc A770 Graphics Card or RTX 3060 Graphics Card?

The Arc A770 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The Arc A770 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 3060 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 3060 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 3060 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the Arc A770 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Arc A770 Graphics Card or RTX 3060 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 3060 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the Arc A770 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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