The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B770vsNVIDIA RTX 5090

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 B770
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Gamers interested in Intel's ecosystem who want a 1440p high-end card with 16GB VRAM at a competitive price.

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NVIDIA RTX 5090
Buy/Wait:Caution

Mid-cycle — next generation may be on the horizon

Best for: Content creators, AI researchers, and enthusiast gamers who want the absolute fastest GPU regardless of price or power consumption.

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Intel Arc B770NVIDIA RTX 5090
TierHigh-endEnthusiast
GenerationArc BattlemageRTX 5000
VRAM16 GB32 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP250W575W
UpscalingXeSSDLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$1999
ReleasedMar 15, 2026Jan 30, 2025
Cycle length~850 days
Cycle adviceBuyCaution
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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Why buy each?

Intel Arc B770

16GB GDDR6 at ~$449

Intel continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA.

XeSS 2.0

Expected improvements to Intel's AI upscaler.

Improved Battlemage architecture

Higher-tier Battlemage silicon with more cores.

NVIDIA RTX 5090

32GB GDDR7 — future-proofed VRAM

Double the VRAM of the RTX 5080 ensures headroom for 8K textures, AI model training, and multi-monitor setups.

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Generates multiple frames per rendered frame, dramatically boosting perceived frame rates in supported games.

Blackwell architecture

New shader cores, enhanced RT cores, and Tensor cores deliver the largest generational leap NVIDIA has shipped.