Intel Arc B770
Battlemage · 16 GB · 220 W · $379
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
Intel Arc B770RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Intel Arc B770 leads on rt (82 vs 80).
AI workloads
Intel Arc B770Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
Intel Arc B770 leads on ai (84 vs 82).
Power efficiency
Intel Arc B770Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Intel Arc B770 leads on efficiency (86 vs 73).
Value for money
Intel Arc B770Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Intel Arc B770 more score per dollar ($379 vs $799).
Score breakdown
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
- +16 GB VRAM at midrange price
- +XeSS 2 with Frame Generation
- +Strong 1440p value
- −Needs Resizable BAR
- −Driver still maturing in DX11 titles
- −No flagship option in lineup
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −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.
Which is better for ray tracing, Intel Arc B770 or GeForce RTX 3080 12GB? +
Intel Arc B770 — leads on rt (82 vs 80). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.
Which is better for AI workloads, Intel Arc B770 or GeForce RTX 3080 12GB? +
Intel Arc B770 — leads on ai (84 vs 82). Local inference, upscaling, generative tools.