Intel
Intel Arc B770
Battlemage · 16 GB · 220 W · $379
85
/ 100
From $379
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
85
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Arc B770 lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Intel Arc B770 if…
- ✓16 GB VRAM at midrange price
- ✓XeSS 2 with Frame Generation
- ✓Strong 1440p value
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Intel Arc B770 85
vs 85 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Score breakdown
Intel Arc B770
85 raster 86
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 86
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Arc B770 | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Xe2 Battlemage | Ampere |
| Xe cores | 32 | — |
| VRAM | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6 | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 220 W | 350 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
Intel Arc B770
Pros
- +16 GB VRAM at midrange price
- +XeSS 2 with Frame Generation
- +Strong 1440p value
Cons
- −Needs Resizable BAR
- −Driver still maturing in DX11 titles
- −No flagship option in lineup
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Intel Arc B770 vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Which is better, Intel Arc B770 or GeForce RTX 3080 12GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Intel Arc B770 worth the price? +
At $379, Intel Arc B770 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $799, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does Intel Arc B770 or GeForce RTX 3080 12GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.