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Arc A770M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

CPUCPUGPUGPU
Intel

Arc A770M

2022Core: 1650 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A770M
16 GB 120
11,853
0.0%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 140V
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A380
brand logoArc A550M
brand logoArc A730M
brand logoArc B580
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
8 GB 130
11,892
+0.3%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 780
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN Xp
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce 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

  • ✅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.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Arc A770M?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 11,853 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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?
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $249 MSRP gets you and DLSS Super Resolution.
Is Arc A770M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Arc A770M 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 an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with DLSS Super Resolution.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low223 FPS130 FPS
medium207 FPS113 FPS
high181 FPS99 FPS
ultra166 FPS83 FPS
1440p
low202 FPS119 FPS
medium170 FPS96 FPS
high140 FPS81 FPS
ultra132 FPS69 FPS
4K
low137 FPS64 FPS
medium115 FPS57 FPS
high92 FPS39 FPS
ultra86 FPS33 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low384 FPS239 FPS
medium331 FPS206 FPS
high269 FPS164 FPS
ultra216 FPS128 FPS
1440p
low232 FPS163 FPS
medium201 FPS135 FPS
high164 FPS112 FPS
ultra131 FPS92 FPS
4K
low117 FPS88 FPS
medium95 FPS74 FPS
high79 FPS62 FPS
ultra61 FPS49 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low533 FPS535 FPS
medium427 FPS428 FPS
high356 FPS357 FPS
ultra267 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low400 FPS401 FPS
medium320 FPS321 FPS
high267 FPS268 FPS
ultra200 FPS201 FPS
4K
low267 FPS268 FPS
medium213 FPS214 FPS
high178 FPS178 FPS
ultra133 FPS134 FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low533 FPS467 FPS
medium427 FPS414 FPS
high356 FPS335 FPS
ultra267 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low400 FPS372 FPS
medium320 FPS321 FPS
high267 FPS236 FPS
ultra200 FPS197 FPS
4K
low267 FPS199 FPS
medium213 FPS175 FPS
high178 FPS150 FPS
ultra133 FPS125 FPS
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Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770M scores 11,853 and the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 512 Tensor cores vs 80.

FeatureArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
11,853
11,892
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Ampere
Process Node
6 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
4096+60%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.79 TFLOPS+87%
8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2050 MHz+17%
1755 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 OEM 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.

FeatureArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 OEM 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 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 128.6% advantage for the Arc A770M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+129%
224 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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
12.2
12.2
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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). 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,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770M draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 8% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A770M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureArc A770MGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
120W-8%
130W
Recommended PSU
500W
450W-10%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
235mm
Height
0mm
124mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
98.8+8%
91.5