The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7800 XTvsIntel Arc A770

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7800 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc A770's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 7800 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers who can find a used unit near or below the $499 MSRP — at current above-MSRP new prices, the RX 9070 is the better buy.

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Intel Arc A770
Buy/Wait:Caution

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM and primarily play modern DX12/Vulkan titles. Not recommended for older game libraries or professional CUDA workloads.

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AMD RX 7800 XTIntel Arc A770
TierHigh-endMid-range
GenerationRX 7000Arc Alchemist
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP263W225W
UpscalingFSR3XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$499$349
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Oct 12, 2022
Cycle length~550 days
Cycle adviceSupersededCaution
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7800 XT

Used market value

New prices (~$799) are well above MSRP due to the memory shortage — used units around $475 are the only remaining value path.

16GB GDDR6

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.

Intel Arc A770

16GB GDDR6 at $349

16GB VRAM at the $349 price point — more than the B580 (12GB) and any NVIDIA card at this tier.

Continued driver support

Intel released driver 32.0.101.8626 in March 2026, with ongoing optimisations for DX12 and Vulkan titles.

XeSS upscaling

Intel's AI upscaler works across all GPU brands but is optimized for Arc hardware.