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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£270
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 225 W

Intel ARC A770 16GB review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.1

Technical Score

10.0%

9.1

User score

Very good
7.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

6.6

Performance

24.0%

6.7

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.5

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Very good
9.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.6

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Intel Arc A770 16GB is a flagship midrange graphics card based on the 6nm Xe-HPG Alchemist architecture, featuring 32 Xe-cores, 32 ray tracing units, and a 2100 MHz base clock that boosts up to 2400 MHz. Its primary characteristic is a massive 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering up to 560 GB/s bandwidth, which makes it exceptionally capable for 1440p gaming and modern content creation workloads. Main pros include best-in-class AV1 hardware encoding, strong DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance that rivals the RTX 3060/4060, and a competitive price point for its high VRAM capacity. However, it suffers from several cons, including high idle power consumption (averaging around 40W), inconsistent performance in older DirectX 9 or 11 titles, and a mandatory requirement for Resizable BAR support on the motherboard to avoid severe stuttering.

Technical Specifications of Intel ARC A770 16GB

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

6.6

Performance

24.0%

6.7

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.5

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

7.1
Intel ARC A770 16GB has a technical score of 7.15 points, which is higher than that of 64.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.1
Intel ARC A770 16GB has a user score of 9.08 points, which is higher than that of 79.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Intel ARC A770 16GB has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

7.9
Intel ARC A770 16GB has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 99.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

5,838 points
Intel ARC A770 16GB scores 5838 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 56.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

17.20 TFLOPS
Intel ARC A770 16GB delivers 17.20 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 63.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
Intel ARC A770 16GB has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
Intel ARC A770 16GB uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
Intel ARC A770 16GB uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

560 GB/s
Intel ARC A770 16GB reaches 560 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 62.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
Intel ARC A770 16GB supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
Intel ARC A770 16GB uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
Intel ARC A770 16GB supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Intel ARC A770 16GB supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
Intel ARC A770 16GB supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
Intel ARC A770 16GB supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
Intel ARC A770 16GB offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.0
Intel ARC A770 16GB supports DisplayPort 2.0, which is more advanced than on 66.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

225 W
Intel ARC A770 16GB has a TDP of 225 W, which is higher than that of 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

225 W
Intel ARC A770 16GB draws 225 W under peak load, which is higher than 53.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

600 W
Intel ARC A770 16GB recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

225 W
Intel ARC A770 16GB has a board power limit of 225 W, which is higher than that of 52.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
Intel ARC A770 16GB occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Intel ARC A770 16GB vs the average graphics card

  • 64 more ROPs
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.128 vs 64
  • 320 more AI cores
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.512 vs 192
  • 86% higher pixel rate
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (307.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (307.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.307.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 63.1% higher texture rate
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (614.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (614.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.614.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 72 more TMUs
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.256 vs 184
  • 25% faster VRAM clock
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,187 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,187 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2187 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 64 more ROPs
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 320 more AI cores
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more AI cores than the average graphics card (512 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 86% higher pixel rate
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (307.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 63.1% higher texture rate
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (614.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 72 more TMUs
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more TMUs than the average graphics card (256 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 9.4% higher base clock speed
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,100 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:8 vs 1:64).
  • 5.28x higher FP64 performance
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (2.5 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 25% faster VRAM clock
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,187 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 25% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (560 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 50% larger L1 cache
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (192 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
  • Broader encode codec support
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264).
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.

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  • 16 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 8 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 4% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 14% lower FP32 performance
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (19.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 7.9% slower memory speed
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (17,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L2 cache
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (16 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC A770 16GB does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 20% larger process node
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older Vulkan version
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • 1 older
    Intel ARC A770 16GB was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • 33.4% larger GPU die
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (406 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Older shader model
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • Not VR ready
    Intel ARC A770 16GB is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer fans
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 31.5 dB noisier at idle
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (31.5 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 10 °C higher idle temperature
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 4.7% higher TDP
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (225 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 5 °C higher load temperature
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (72 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 1 fewer fans
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 16 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (32 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.32 vs 48
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC A770 16GB does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A770 16GB does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (32 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.32 vs 40
  • 4% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,400 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2400 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 20% larger process node
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.6 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older Vulkan version
    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
    When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A770 16GB supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).1.3 vs 1.4
  • 7.9% slower memory speed
    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (17,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A770 16GB has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (17,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.17500 MHz vs 19000 MHz
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What customers like about Intel ARC A770 16GB?

  • High VRAM capacity (16GB) which is excellent for modern, memory-intensive games and productivity tasks like AI or video editing.
  • Competitive pricing, often positioned as one of the best budget-friendly 16GB cards on the market.
  • Strong performance in modern DirectX 12 and Vulkan titles, frequently rivaling or beating the NVIDIA RTX 3060.
  • Excellent AV1 encoding support, making it a solid choice for streamers and content creators.
  • Impressive ray tracing performance for a first-generation architecture.
  • Continuous driver improvements that have significantly increased stability and performance since its initial launch.
  • Attractive and minimalist aesthetic, especially the Limited Edition model.

What customers dislike about Intel ARC A770 16GB?

  • Historically inconsistent performance in older games using DirectX 9 or DirectX 11, though this is improving with updates.
  • Mandatory requirement for Resizable BAR (Re-size BAR) support; without it, performance drops significantly.
  • Higher power consumption than competitors, particularly high idle power draw in some configurations.
  • Driver stability can still be 'hit or miss' for non-tech-savvy users, occasionally requiring manual troubleshooting.
  • Intel's XeSS upscaling technology is not as widely adopted or as mature as NVIDIA's DLSS.
  • Inconsistent frame times in certain titles, leading to perceived micro-stuttering.

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The TechPowerUp review of the Sparkle Arc A770 ROC highlights a capable triple-slot cooling solution and 16 GB of VRAM, making it a strong 1080p gaming option with improved driver stability. Despite these benefits, the card is held back by high power consumption and performance that, at 1080p, often trails key competitors, limiting its value proposition.

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The Intel Arc A770 is a surprisingly competent 1440p graphics card tailored for budget-conscious gamers, filling a crucial niche where its 16GB variant stands alone at its price tier. Built on Intel's Xe HPG architecture, the card incorporates 512 hardware-accelerated AI matrix cores that power its XeSS upscaling technology, providing a tangible performance boost in modern games...Read more

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The SPARKLE Intel Arc A770 TITAN OC Edition is a premium, mainstream graphics card featuring 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, offering a solid entry point for 1080p and 1440p gaming at a retail price under $320. Built on Intel's Xe HPG architecture, the custom card features a hefty 2.5-slot triple-fan design in distinct "Arc blue" that delivers outstanding thermal efficiency,...Read more

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The PCMag review highlights the Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition as a promising, competitively priced ($349) entry into the discrete GPU market, boasting a massive 16GB of VRAM that delivers strong performance in 1440p and 4K gaming. Its primary strengths include competitive ray-tracing capabilities, particularly in modern titles, and impressive synthetic benchmark results that...Read more

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05/10/2022
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The TechPowerUp review of the Intel Arc A770 highlights it as a competitive mid-range GPU featuring a 6 nm design, 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and solid DirectX 12 Ultimate/AV1 support, with capable ray tracing and XeSS upscaling. It offers strong 1440p gaming performance at a $350 price point with modern HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.0 connectivity. However, the card is severely hampered by...Read more

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24/04/2024
Intel Arc A770 Review - Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews describes the Intel Arc A770 as an inconsistent, "bizarre" mainstream graphics card that, while offering a generous 16GB VRAM and respectable 1080p/1440p gaming performance, struggles to justify its price. Pros include strong mid-range capabilities, but cons, such as poor ray tracing performance in demanding titles, inconsistent performance, and lower raw power...Read more

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05/10/2022
Intel A770, A750 review: We are this close to recommending ... - Ars Technica

Intel’s Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards, priced competitively at $329 and $289 respectively, present a highly compelling yet inconsistent entry into the midrange GPU market. On the positive side, these cards deliver stellar performance when running modern rendering APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan, frequently outperforming Nvidia's comparable RTX 3060 and AMD's RX 6600XT in games...Read more

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05/10/2022
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The KitGuru review of the Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition frames the card as a significant but highly flawed milestone marking Intel's entry into the discrete GPU market. Priced at $349 for the 16GB VRAM model, it positions itself as a direct competitor to Nvidia's RTX 3060. The hardware design itself is highly praised as a pro, featuring a beautiful, elegant matte-black dual-slot...Read more

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05/10/2022
Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition - Review 2022 - PCMag UK

The Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition ($349 for the 16GB model) marks a promising first-generation effort by Intel to enter the mainstream desktop graphics card market, offering strong competition at 1440p and 4K resolutions. Its standout advantage is a massive 16GB pool of GDDR6 video memory, which delivers a distinct advantage over AMD and Nvidia cards in its price tier, especially...Read more

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18/10/2022
Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition Review - Tom's Hardware

Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition Review Summary The Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition marks Intel's significant return to the discrete midrange GPU market, delivering a highly capable 16GB VRAM card that targets the $329 to $349 price point. Built on the 6nm TSMC Alchemist architecture, the card features 32 Xe-Cores, 4,096 shader cores, and advanced Xe Matrix Engines (XMX) designed for...Read more

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11/09/2023
Intel Arc A770 and A750 Content Creation Review (Sept. 2023 Update)

The Intel Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards showed massive performance gains in video editing and AI workflows following a year of driver updates and application optimizations. In DaVinci Resolve, both cards achieved a 40% performance uplift, matching or beating competitor cards like the NVIDIA RTX 3060 and RTX 4060 in GPU effects and RAW media processing. Premiere Pro utility also...Read more

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tomshardware.com
18/10/2022
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23/02/2023
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28/10/2022
Intel Arc A770 Review en Español (Análisis completo)

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24/02/2023
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