The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7600 XTvsIntel Arc A770

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.
AMD RX 7600 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RX 9060 XT

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.

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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Superseded by Arc B770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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AMD RX 7600 XTIntel Arc A770
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationRX 7000Arc Alchemist
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP150W225W
UpscalingFSR3XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$329$349
ReleasedJan 24, 2024Oct 12, 2022
Cycle length~600 days
Cycle adviceWaitCaution
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorRX 9060 XTArc B770

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7600 XT

16GB at budget pricing

Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient.

Clearance value

Street prices well below $329 MSRP.

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.