Arc A770M vs GeForce GTX 1660

CPU

GPU

Arc A770M

2022Core: 1650 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1660

2019Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A770M

16 GB 120

11,853

+1.8%

11,639

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A770M

2022

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Arc A770M

2022

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($219 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 53.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $219 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A770M better than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 11,853 vs 11,639 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc A770M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A770M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1660 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $219 MSRP. Arc A770M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc A770M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $219 MSRP, and you are getting 1.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 1660 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $219 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc A770M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Arc A770M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	223 FPS	101 FPS
medium	207 FPS	89 FPS
high	181 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	91 FPS
medium	170 FPS	78 FPS
high	140 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	47 FPS
medium	115 FPS	44 FPS
high	92 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	29 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce GTX 1660

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	376 FPS	197 FPS
medium	324 FPS	168 FPS
high	263 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	232 FPS	130 FPS
medium	204 FPS	105 FPS
high	167 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	60 FPS
medium	98 FPS	50 FPS
high	83 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	39 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce GTX 1660

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	533 FPS	524 FPS
medium	427 FPS	419 FPS
high	356 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	400 FPS	393 FPS
medium	320 FPS	314 FPS
high	267 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	262 FPS
medium	213 FPS	210 FPS
high	178 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	124 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce GTX 1660

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	533 FPS	364 FPS
medium	427 FPS	301 FPS
high	356 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	216 FPS
1440p
low	400 FPS	296 FPS
medium	320 FPS	243 FPS
high	267 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	150 FPS
medium	213 FPS	113 FPS
high	178 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	81 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce GTX 1660

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770M and GeForce GTX 1660

Arc A770M

The Arc A770M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,853 points.

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770M scores 11,853 and the GeForce GTX 1660 reaches 11,639 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1660 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
G3D Mark Score	11,853+2%	11,639
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Turing
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4096+191%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.79 TFLOPS+234%	5.027 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+15%	1785 MHz
ROPs	128+167%	48
TMUs	256+191%	88
L1 Cache	6 MB+329%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	16 MB+967%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A770M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 has 6 GB. The Arc A770M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A770M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+167%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	16 MB+967%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A770M) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660).

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770M draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 120W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce GTX 1660
TDP	120W	120W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	98.8+2%	97.0