GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti across every shared test. In the demanding 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the RTX 5070 Ti scores 6604 against the Intel Arc A770's 2969, a delta of 55% in NVIDIA's favor. This is not a marginal gap; it represents a fundamental difference in raw rendering throughput under modern DirectX 12 workloads.

The compute-oriented tests reinforce the same story. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 5070 Ti posts 212363 points, while the Arc A770 manages 109175, a 48.6% deficit for Intel. The Vulkan result is even more lopsided: NVIDIA scores 225122 versus Intel's 94284, a 58.1% gap. Across all three head-to-head tests, the Arc A770 wins none, and the RTX 5070 Ti wins all three.

Context from the broader database matters here. The Arc A770 sits at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 5070 Ti sits at the 86th, which seems counterintuitive given the test results. The explanation lies in the average benchmark score: the Arc A770 averages 68809, while the RTX 5070 Ti averages 49957. That average pulls in many legacy and lighter tests where the older Intel card holds its own or even excels, while the dedicated Steel Nomad and Geekbench comparisons highlight where the newer NVIDIA architecture pulls far ahead. The nearest rivals for each card underscore this divergence. The Arc A770's closest competitor is the NVIDIA CMP 90HX at 69000 average score, just 0.3% behind, while the RTX 5070 Ti's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 at 50001, a 0.1% gap. In short, the two cards occupy very different tiers in the database.

Architecture Differences

The underlying silicon tells a tale of two design philosophies separated by nearly two and a half years. The Intel Arc A770 uses the DG2-512 chip built on Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 21,700 million transistors packed into a 406 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 53.4 million per square millimeter. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses the GB203 chip on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, from the GeForce 50 series. It is built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC, with 45,600 million transistors on a smaller 378 mm² die, resulting in a much higher density of 120.6 million per square millimeter.

The compute resources differ sharply. The Arc A770 has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The RTX 5070 Ti fields 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. NVIDIA doubles the shading units while Intel maintains more ROPs. Ray tracing hardware also diverges: Intel includes 32 RT cores, while NVIDIA includes 70 RT cores plus 280 tensor cores, which Intel lacks entirely. The tensor cores are significant for AI-accelerated workloads, and their absence in the Arc A770 is a structural difference, not a minor spec gap.

Memory architecture shows both similarities and critical differences. Both cards feature 16 GB of VRAM on a 256-bit bus. The Arc A770 uses GDDR6 at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Ti uses GDDR7 at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, delivering 896.0 GB/s, a 75% bandwidth advantage. The process node difference also implies efficiency differences, though the TDP figures tell a complex story: the Arc A770 draws 225 W, while the RTX 5070 Ti draws 300 W. The NVIDIA card uses a single 16-pin connector and suggests a 700 W PSU, while Intel uses 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin and suggests 550 W.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for raw performance: the RTX 5070 Ti dominates the Arc A770 in every head-to-head benchmark recorded. The 55% lead in Steel Nomad, the 48.6% lead in OpenCL, and the 58.1% lead in Vulkan are not subtle. For anyone prioritizing modern DirectX 12 gaming or compute-heavy workloads, the NVIDIA card is the clear choice based on the measurements.

However, the Arc A770 is not without its own context. It holds a higher percentile rank (90th versus 86th) and a higher average benchmark score (68809 versus 49957). The database shows the Arc A770 competing closely with cards like the NVIDIA CMP 90HX, AMD Radeon Instinct MI25, and AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200, all within 1.7% of its average score. The RTX 5070 Ti, despite its much stronger modern benchmarks, averages lower because its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, Intel Arc A550M, AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, a mix that pulls its average down. The RTX 5070 Ti also launched with a 749 USD MSRP against the Arc A770's 329 USD MSRP, a fact worth noting but not a value judgment.

Which card should you pick? If the workload is contemporary gaming, ray tracing, or Vulkan compute, the RTX 5070 Ti is overwhelmingly stronger in the recorded tests. If the workload involves legacy or lighter benchmarks where the Arc A770's higher average score and percentile suggest broader compatibility, Intel's card may still serve. The data does not support calling the Arc A770 a rival to the RTX 5070 Ti in direct competition; it supports calling it a different class of product entirely.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every specification field. The process node differs: Intel uses 6 nm, NVIDIA uses 5 nm. Transistor count differs: 21,700 million versus 45,600 million. Die size differs: 406 mm² versus 378 mm². Transistor density differs: 53.4M per mm² versus 120.6M per mm². Base clocks differ: 2100 MHz versus 2295 MHz. Boost clocks differ: 2400 MHz versus 2452 MHz. Memory clock differs: 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective versus 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective. Memory type differs: GDDR6 versus GDDR7. Bandwidth differs: 512.0 GB/s versus 896.0 GB/s.

Shader resources differ: 4096 versus 8960 shading units, 256 versus 280 TMUs, 128 versus 96 ROPs, 32 versus 70 RT cores, and no tensor cores versus 280 tensor cores. Pixel rate differs: 307.2 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s, with Intel higher. Texture rate differs: 614.4 GTexel/s versus 686.6 GTexel/s, with NVIDIA higher. FP32 performance differs: 19.66 TFLOPS versus 43.94 TFLOPS. FP16 performance differs: 39.32 TFLOPS at 2:1 ratio versus 43.94 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio. TDP differs: 225 W versus 300 W. Power connectors differ: 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin versus 1x 16-pin. Suggested PSU differs: 550 W versus 700 W. Bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 versus PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs differ: 1x HDMI 2.1 plus 3x DisplayPort 2.0 versus 1x HDMI 2.1b plus 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Production status differs: end-of-life versus active. Release date differs: 2022-10-11 versus 2025-02-19. Predecessor differs: Xe Graphics versus GeForce 40. Successor differs: Battlemage versus GeForce 60. The RTX 5070 Ti has recorded dimensions (304 mm length, 137 mm height, 48 mm width), while the Arc A770 has none listed. Both use a dual-slot cooler. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti wins with a score of 6604 versus the Intel Arc A770's 2969, a delta of 55%.

Q: How do the two cards compare in Geekbench Vulkan performance?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti scores 225122, while the Arc A770 scores 94284, giving NVIDIA a 58.1% lead.

Q: Do both cards have the same memory capacity?

A: Yes, both have 16 GB of VRAM, but the RTX 5070 Ti uses GDDR7 with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Arc A770 uses GDDR6 with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 8960 shading units, more than double the Arc A770's 4096.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The Arc A770 averages 68809, while the RTX 5070 Ti averages 49957, despite the NVIDIA card winning every head-to-head test.

Q: Which GPU is still in active production?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti is marked as active, while the Arc A770 is listed as end-of-life.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 Ti wins in every direct head-to-head benchmark: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, Geekbench OpenCL, and Geekbench Vulkan. Its wins are substantial, ranging from 48.6% to 58.1%. This makes it the clear choice for modern DirectX 12 gaming, Vulkan-based applications, and OpenCL compute workloads. The card also has advantages in raw compute resources, with more than double the shading units, more than double the RT cores, and the presence of 280 tensor cores. Its GDDR7 memory provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which supports its high-end performance profile.

The Arc A770 wins in the category of average benchmark score, 68809 versus 49957, and in percentile rank, 90th versus 86th. It also has a higher pixel rate (307.2 GPixel/s versus 235.4 GPixel/s) and a lower TDP (225 W versus 300 W). For workloads that rely on legacy benchmarks or that favor its higher ROP count and pixel throughput, the Arc A770 may hold an edge. Its nearest rivals in the database, including the NVIDIA CMP 90HX and AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200, sit within 1.7% of its average score, suggesting it competes well in that tier. The RTX 5070 Ti, by contrast, sits near the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and RX 6900 XT in average score, despite its dominant modern benchmark results. The data implies the RTX 5070 Ti is the performance leader where it matters most for contemporary applications, while the Arc A770 remains relevant in a broader, more varied set of recorded tests.