Arc A770 vs Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

CPU

GPU

Arc A770

2022Core: 2100 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

2021Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 1967 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A770

16 GB 225

13,332

+1.1%

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

8 GB 400

13,182

0.0%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 A770

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 914% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 3.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 400W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

2021

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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902.6% HIGHER MSRP
$3,499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($3,499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌77.8% higher power demand at 400W vs 225W.

Arc A770

2022

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 914% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 3.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $3,499 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 400W, a 175W reduction.

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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902.6% HIGHER MSRP
$3,499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.8 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($3,499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌77.8% higher power demand at 400W vs 225W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A770 better than Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot averages 7.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,332 vs 13,182 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc A770 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (225W vs 400W).

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

Arc A770 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 6nm process instead of 7nm. 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?

Arc A770 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $349 MSRP. Arc A770 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc A770 is about $3,150 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $3,499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $349 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (225W vs 400W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $3,499 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc A770 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 A770 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
1080p
low	222 FPS	173 FPS
medium	207 FPS	154 FPS
high	179 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	144 FPS
medium	169 FPS	117 FPS
high	138 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	91 FPS
medium	114 FPS	77 FPS
high	91 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
1080p
low	373 FPS	579 FPS
medium	318 FPS	475 FPS
high	251 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	397 FPS
medium	195 FPS	326 FPS
high	157 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	159 FPS
medium	89 FPS	137 FPS
high	75 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	94 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
1080p
low	600 FPS	593 FPS
medium	480 FPS	475 FPS
high	400 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	450 FPS	445 FPS
medium	360 FPS	356 FPS
high	300 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	297 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	200 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	148 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
1080p
low	600 FPS	593 FPS
medium	480 FPS	475 FPS
high	400 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	450 FPS	445 FPS
medium	360 FPS	356 FPS
high	300 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	297 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	200 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770 and Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

Arc A770

The Arc A770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2100 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,332 points. Launch price was $329.

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,182 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot reaches 13,182 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot uses RDNA 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) with 512 Tensor cores.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
G3D Mark Score	13,332+1%	13,182
Architecture	Generation 12.7	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4096+7%	3840 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.66 TFLOPS+30%	15.11 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+22%	1967 MHz
ROPs	128+33%	96 ×2
TMUs	256+7%	240 ×2
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32	60 ×2+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot has 8 GB. The Arc A770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s	864 GB/s+69%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	16 MB+300%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A770) vs VCN 4.0 (2x) (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 4.0 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot).

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Encoder	Dual Xe Media Engine	VCN 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 4.0 (2x)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot's 400W — a 56% difference. The Arc A770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Arc A770	Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
TDP	225W-44%	400W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin + 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	280mm	280mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	59.3+80%	33.0

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Value Analysis

The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot launched at $3499. The Arc A770 costs 90% less ($3150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.2 (Arc A770) vs 3.8 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — the Arc A770 offers 905.3% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).