Arc A770 vs Radeon RX 6800M

Intel

Arc A770

2022Core: 2100 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6800M

2021Core: 2116 MHzBoost: 2390 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • 1.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $250 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Delivers 72.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 55.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 145W.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 145W instead of 225W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Arc A770 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 71.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A770 better than Radeon RX 6800M?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Arc A770 averages 1.1% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,332 vs 13,295 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.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) 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 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 $250 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6800M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (145W vs 225W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon RX 6800M make more sense than Arc A770?
Yes. Radeon RX 6800M 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 lower power draw (145W vs 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc A770. The trade-off is that Arc A770 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark and 1.1% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 72.1%.

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 A770Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low222 FPS175 FPS
medium207 FPS155 FPS
high179 FPS142 FPS
ultra164 FPS120 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS144 FPS
medium169 FPS117 FPS
high138 FPS107 FPS
ultra130 FPS97 FPS
4K
low136 FPS87 FPS
medium114 FPS73 FPS
high91 FPS59 FPS
ultra84 FPS52 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low373 FPS421 FPS
medium318 FPS353 FPS
high251 FPS290 FPS
ultra196 FPS245 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS272 FPS
medium195 FPS227 FPS
high157 FPS192 FPS
ultra123 FPS161 FPS
4K
low104 FPS127 FPS
medium89 FPS109 FPS
high75 FPS89 FPS
ultra56 FPS69 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low600 FPS598 FPS
medium480 FPS479 FPS
high400 FPS399 FPS
ultra300 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low450 FPS449 FPS
medium360 FPS359 FPS
high300 FPS299 FPS
ultra225 FPS224 FPS
4K
low300 FPS299 FPS
medium240 FPS239 FPS
high200 FPS199 FPS
ultra150 FPS150 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low600 FPS598 FPS
medium480 FPS479 FPS
high400 FPS399 FPS
ultra300 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low450 FPS449 FPS
medium360 FPS359 FPS
high300 FPS299 FPS
ultra225 FPS224 FPS
4K
low300 FPS299 FPS
medium240 FPS239 FPS
high200 FPS199 FPS
ultra150 FPS150 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770 and Radeon RX 6800M

Intel

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

Graphics Performance

The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 512 Tensor cores.

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score
13,332
13,295
Architecture
Generation 12.7
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
6 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4096+60%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
19.66 TFLOPS+61%
12.24 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2400 MHz
2390 MHz
ROPs
128+100%
64
TMUs
256+60%
160
L2 Cache
16 MB+433%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
32
40+25%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc A770 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Arc A770 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 33.3% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+33%
12 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+33%
384 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
16 MB+433%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A770) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A770) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder
Dual Xe Media Engine
VCN 3.0
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A770 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 43.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A770) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
TDP
225W
145W-36%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin + 6-pin
Mobile
Length
280mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
59.3
91.7+55%
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Value Analysis

The Arc A770 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The Arc A770 costs 41.7% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.2 (Arc A770) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Arc A770 offers 72.1% better value. The Arc A770 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureArc A770Radeon RX 6800M
MSRP
$349-42%
$599
Performance per Dollar
38.2+72%
22.2
Codename
DG2-512
Navi 22
Release
October 12 2022
May 31 2021
Ranking
#191
#193