Intel Arc A770VSGeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERIntel Arc A770+25%Better gaming performance
Intel
Arc A770
VSWINNERArc A77022%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 3050 8 GB
Performance5544
Efficiency81100
Price / performance100100
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
Intel Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB: key takeaway
The comparison of Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB shows a 25% advantage for Arc A770 in gaming performance, while RTX 3050 8 GB may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
Intel
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
5544
81100
100100
8868
COMPARISON RESULT
Arc A770 is the best overall choice
Arc A770 leads in combined game performance. Arc A770 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Arc A770 leads in the combined performance index
RTX 3050 8 GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 30–35of 61
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Intel Arc A770
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB
100/100 · Price $299The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
55Better
44
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
46Better
38
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
44Better
36
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
81
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
69Better
65
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 2.03x DisplayPort 1.4a
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS19.66Better9.098
Power consumption225 W130 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8+8 pin8 pin
Memory cacheL2 16 MBBetterL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
UpscalingXeSSDLSS 2
Clock speed2100 - 2400 MHzBetter1552 - 1777 MHz
Base clock2100 MHzBetter1552 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHzBetter1777 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better8 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency16 GHzBetter14 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth512 GB/sBetter224 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x8
Release date20222022
ArchitectureXe-HPGAmpere
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Launch price$329$299Better
Shader units / cores4096Better2560
Power consumption225 W130 WBetter
Process node6 nmBetter8 nm
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Die size406 mm²276 mm²Better
Transistor count21700 millionBetter12000 million
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
LengthVaries by board242 mm
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
Arc A770RTX 3050 8 GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
27 FPSEstimated 66%
26 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
23 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 66%
14 FPSEstimated 63%
4K Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: Wukong27Estimated 66%26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%10Estimated 66%5Estimated 55%
Call of Duty: Warzone27Estimated 66%26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%10Estimated 66%5Estimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2228Estimated 74%215Estimated 74%160Estimated 74%151Estimated 74%125Estimated 74%101Estimated 71%62Estimated 74%29Estimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077147Estimated 74%139Estimated 74%127Estimated 74%120Estimated 74%90Estimated 74%73Estimated 71%42Estimated 74%20Estimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5186Estimated 80%175Estimated 80%120Estimated 74%114Estimated 74%112Estimated 74%91Estimated 71%91Estimated 74%43Estimated 63%
God of War Ragnarök27Estimated 66%26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%10Estimated 66%5Estimated 55%
Hogwarts Legacy120Estimated 74%114Estimated 74%101Estimated 74%95Estimated 74%81Estimated 74%65Estimated 71%42Estimated 74%20Estimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202427Estimated 66%26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%10Estimated 66%5Estimated 55%
Monster Hunter Wilds27Estimated 66%26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%10Estimated 66%5Estimated 55%
Starfield27Estimated 66%26Estimated 66%23Estimated 66%22Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%14Estimated 63%10Estimated 66%5Estimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100554422%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100645025%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100645123%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100886826%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1008110021%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100705524%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100685423%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100645123%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100735725%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100655124%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingXeSSDLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureXe-HPGAmpere
Process node6 nmBetter8 nm
Release date20222022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count21700 millionBetter12000 million
Die size406 mm²276 mm²Better
Shader units / cores4096Better2560
Base clock2100 MHzBetter1552 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHzBetter1777 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x8
LengthVaries by board242 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Power connector8+8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 2.03x DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares Arc A770 and RTX 3050 8 GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better8 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS19.66Better9.098
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: Arc A770 or RTX 3050 8 GB?+
Arc A770 has the higher overall gaming score, while Arc A770 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
Arc A770 offers more overall performance, while Arc A770 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
Arc A770 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Arc A770 leads in combined 1440p performance. Arc A770 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Arc A770 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 3050 8 GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to Arc A770 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.