First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Superseded by Arc B770
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.
Full details →Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Superseded by RX 9060
Best for: Ultra-budget 1080p gamers who find it at deep clearance discounts under $200.
Full details →| Intel Arc A770 | AMD RX 7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Entry |
| Generation | Arc Alchemist | RX 7000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 225W | 132W |
| Upscaling | XeSS | FSR3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $269 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | May 25, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | ~870 days |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Wait |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Successor | Arc B770 | RX 9060 |
The cheapest way to get 16GB VRAM in a discrete GPU. Unmatched for VRAM-per-dollar.
Intel's driver team has spent 2+ years maturing the Alchemist stack. DX12 and Vulkan are now solid.
Intel's AI upscaler works across all GPU brands but is optimized for Arc hardware.
One of the lowest power GPUs available. Works with any PSU.
At sub-$200 prices, it's the cheapest way into modern AMD gaming.
Frame generation extends its 1080p capabilities.