Arc A770M vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

CPU

GPU

Arc A770M

2022Core: 1650 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A770M

16 GB 120

11,853

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

8 GB 130

12,144

+2.5%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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

✅55.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Arc A770M

2022

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅55.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A770M better than GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Arc A770M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 55.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Arc A770M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 55.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,853 vs 12,144). G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Arc A770M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU make more sense than Arc A770M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc A770M. The trade-off is that Arc A770M currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (11,853 vs 12,144) and 55.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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 RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	223 FPS	130 FPS
medium	207 FPS	113 FPS
high	181 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	119 FPS
medium	170 FPS	96 FPS
high	140 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	64 FPS
medium	115 FPS	57 FPS
high	92 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	376 FPS	245 FPS
medium	324 FPS	210 FPS
high	263 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	127 FPS
1440p
low	232 FPS	163 FPS
medium	204 FPS	135 FPS
high	167 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	88 FPS
medium	98 FPS	74 FPS
high	83 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	49 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	533 FPS	546 FPS
medium	427 FPS	437 FPS
high	356 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	400 FPS	410 FPS
medium	320 FPS	328 FPS
high	267 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	273 FPS
medium	213 FPS	219 FPS
high	178 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	137 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	533 FPS	448 FPS
medium	427 FPS	398 FPS
high	356 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	400 FPS	359 FPS
medium	320 FPS	315 FPS
high	267 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	198 FPS
medium	213 FPS	174 FPS
high	178 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	125 FPS

Open Arc A770M Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770M and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770M scores 11,853 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU reaches 12,144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) with 512 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,853	12,144+2%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.79 TFLOPS+85%	9.098 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+15%	1777 MHz
ROPs	128+300%	32
TMUs	256+220%	80
L1 Cache	6 MB+140%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	16 MB+700%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32+60%	20
Tensor Cores	512+540%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 3050 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The Arc A770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A770M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+167%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	16 MB+700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A770M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A770M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A770M	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770M draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU's 130W — a 8% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82°C.