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Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 vs NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Comparison
Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 vs NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vram compared
The gap that matters here is vram: Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 16 GB against NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB, which puts Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 50% ahead. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti returns 2,764 against 2,448 over 232 runs, a 11% lead.
Which should you buy, Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 or NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 is the one to take for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It is equally the pick for builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. The NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti suits gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is not built for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with builders who want 8GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
Which is cheaper, Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 or NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Cost splits them too. Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 sits at $349, NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at $399, 14% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 and NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2150 MHz on the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 versus 1695 MHz on the NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
Is the Memory Type the same on the Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 and NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
It is. Both are listed at GDDR6, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Intel
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- NVIDIA
Series
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Arc A-Series
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- GeForce RTX 30
Board Partner
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- ASRock
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- Palit
VRAM
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 16 GBBest
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- 8 GB-50%
Tier
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Mainstream
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- Mainstream
Memory Type
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 2150 MHzBest
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- 1695 MHz-21%
Ray Tracing Support
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Yes
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- Yes
Architecture
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- Xe-HPG Alchemist
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- Ampere (GA104)
Card Length
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 271 mm-1%
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- 267 mmBest
Slot Width
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 2.5-25%
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- 2Best
MSRP
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- $349
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- $399
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
- 2,448-11%
- NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- 2,764Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher boost clock (2150 MHz vs 1695 MHz).
Choose NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the lower card length (267 mm vs 271 mm), the lower slot width (2 vs 2.5) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (2,764 vs 2,448).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770 | NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $349.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Intel ASRock Challenger Arc A770
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA Palit Dual OC GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.