Intel Arc A770 16GB vs Nvidia Tesla P40
Nvidia Tesla P40 is both faster and cheaper here - the default pick unless you need something specific from the other.
The verdict
- Plex
- Intel Arc A770 16GB transcodes more streams (~20 vs ~18).
- Local AI
- Nvidia Tesla P40 has more VRAM (24GB vs 16GB) - up to ~33B (Q4).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Intel Arc A770 16GB | Nvidia Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | ~20 streams win | ~18 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~25 cameras | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | 16GB VRAM | 24GB VRAM win |
| Fits a mini-PC | full-size PCIe, DIY build | full-size PCIe, DIY build |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Intel Arc A770 16GB | Nvidia Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $330 | $300 |
| Type | gpu | gpu |
| Interface | pcie | pcie |
| Transcode | H.264/HEVC/AV1 encode (Arc) | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Pascal) |
| Frigate detector | OpenVINO | TensorRT |
| TOPS | - | - |
| VRAM (GB) | 16 | 24 |
| Low profile | no | no |
| GPU sharing | - | vgpu (unlock) |
| Power (W) | 225 | 250 |