The GPU Radar

Intel Arc A770vsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Intel Arc in the mix: Intel Arc is a strong value option with a smaller driver ecosystem — ideal for rasterized gaming, less proven for professional and AI workloads.
Intel Arc A770
Buy/Wait:Caution

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Superseded by Arc B770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.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RTX 5070

Best for: 1440p gamers who find the RTX 4070 Super at a significant clearance discount.

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Intel Arc A770NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationArc AlchemistRTX 4000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP225W220W
UpscalingXeSSDLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$349$599
ReleasedOct 12, 2022Jan 17, 2024
Cycle length~415 days
Cycle adviceCautionWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorArc B770RTX 5070

Why buy each?

Intel Arc A770

16GB GDDR6 at clearance prices

The cheapest way to get 16GB VRAM in a discrete GPU. Unmatched for VRAM-per-dollar.

Dramatically improved drivers

Intel's driver team has spent 2+ years maturing the Alchemist stack. DX12 and Vulkan are now solid.

XeSS upscaling

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

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Clearance value at 1440p

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance for significantly less.

220W TDP

Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

Mature drivers

Over a year of stability optimizations.