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Superseded by Arc B770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Superseded by RTX 5060
Best for: 1080p gamers on a tight budget who find it at deep clearance discounts.
Full details →| Intel Arc A770 | NVIDIA RTX 4060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Entry |
| Generation | Arc Alchemist | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 225W | 115W |
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $299 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | ~800 days |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Wait |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Successor | Arc B770 | RTX 5060 |
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 most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.
Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities significantly.
Below $200 street prices make this an affordable entry into NVIDIA's ecosystem.