Intel
Intel Arc B770 vs GeForce GTX 1080
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
GTX 1080
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Arc B770 and GTX 1080 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Arc B770 outperforms GTX 1080 by 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+36%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Intel Arc B770 vs GeForce GTX 1080: key takeaway
The comparison of Arc B770 and GTX 1080 shows a 36% advantage for Arc B770 in gaming performance, while GTX 1080 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
6044
8981
100100
8868
COMPARISON RESULT
Arc B770 is the best overall choice
Arc B770 leads in combined game performance. Arc B770 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Arc B770 leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1080 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 13–18of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce GTX 1080
172 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1080
100/100 · Price $309The 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 B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
60Better
44
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
50Better
38
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
47Better
36
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
89Better
81
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
73Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
TFLOPS28Better8.873
USB Type-CNoNo
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingXeSS—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Power consumption225 W180 WBetter
Max monitorsVaries by board5
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
LengthVaries by board267 mm
ThicknessVaries by boardDual-slot
ArchitectureNot publicly specifiedPascal
Transistor countNot publicly specified7200 million
Die sizeNot publicly specified314 mm²
Shader units / coresNot publicly specified2560
Memory cacheNot publicly specifiedL1 48 KB, L2 2 MB
Launch price—$309
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5X
Clock speed2100 - 2400 MHzBetter1607-1733 MHz
Base clock2100 MHzBetter1607 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHzBetter1733 MHz
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better8 GB GDDR5X
Memory frequency16 GHzBetter10 GHz
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Memory bandwidth512 GB/sBetter320 GB/s
Power connector6+8 pin8 pin
Release date20262016
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption225 W180 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter16 nm
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 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 B770GTX 1080
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
29 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
25 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
15 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 66%
6 FPSEstimated 59%
Black Myth: WukongArc B77029 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77025 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77011 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%
Call of Duty: WarzoneArc B77029 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77025 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77011 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%
Counter-Strike 2Arc B770248 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080197 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B770174 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080139 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B770135 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080107 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B77067 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108035 FPSEstimated 67%
Cyberpunk 2077Arc B770160 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080127 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B770138 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080110 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B77098 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108078 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B77045 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108024 FPSEstimated 67%
Forza Horizon 5Arc B770202 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1080161 FPSEstimated 80%Arc B770131 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080104 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B770122 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108096 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B77099 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108052 FPSEstimated 67%
God of War RagnarökArc B77029 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77025 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77011 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%
Hogwarts LegacyArc B770131 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1080104 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B770109 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108087 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B77088 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108069 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B77046 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 108024 FPSEstimated 67%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Arc B77029 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77025 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77011 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%
Monster Hunter WildsArc B77029 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77025 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77011 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%
StarfieldArc B77029 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108023 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77025 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108020 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 108015 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B77011 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 10806 FPSEstimated 59%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100604431%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100675029%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100685129%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100886826%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 10089819%
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 B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100735528%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100715427%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100685129%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100755727%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100685129%
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 B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingXeSS—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureNot publicly specifiedPascal
Process node5 nmBetter16 nm
Release date20262016
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor countNot publicly specified7200 million
Die sizeNot publicly specified314 mm²
Shader units / coresNot publicly specified2560
Base clock2100 MHzBetter1607 MHz
Boost clock2400 MHzBetter1733 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
LengthVaries by board267 mm
ThicknessVaries by boardDual-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board450 W
Power connector6+8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitorsVaries by board5
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares Arc B770 and GTX 1080 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM16 GB GDDR6Better8 GB GDDR5X
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
TFLOPS28Better8.873
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 B770 or GTX 1080?+
Arc B770 has the higher overall gaming score, while Arc B770 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1080 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?+
GTX 1080 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 B770 offers more overall performance, while Arc B770 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1080 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 B770 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Arc B770 leads in combined 1440p performance. Arc B770 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Arc B770 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1080 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?+
GTX 1080 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 B770 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.