Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7700 XT (RX 7000, High-end, superseded by the AMD RX 9070) and the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580), released 10 months apart. Against the RX 7700 XT, the Arc A770 costs $100 less at launch MSRP ($349 vs $449, 22% cheaper), has 4 GB more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and draws 20W less at rated TDP (225W vs 245W).
This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070
Best for: 1440p gamers who can find a used unit below the $449 MSRP — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.
Full details →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580
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 →| AMD RX 7700 XT | Intel Arc A770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Generation | RX 7000 | Arc Alchemist |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 245W | 225W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | XeSS |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $449 | $349 |
| Editor score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Released | Sep 6, 2023 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Cycle length | ~550 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RX 9070 | Arc B580 |
No longer stocked new by major retailers as of October 2026 — used units around $370–$450, at or below the $449 MSRP, are the only sensible way to buy one.
Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.
Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.
16GB VRAM at the $349 price point — more than the B580 (12GB) and any NVIDIA card at this tier.
Intel still ships regular A-series drivers — 32.0.101.9034 (beta, October 2026) added launch support for new game releases, on top of ongoing DX12 and Vulkan optimisations.
Intel's AI upscaler works across all GPU brands but is optimized for Arc hardware.
Released Sep 6, 2023, the RX 7700 XT has been on the market for 3 years 2 months. It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Released Oct 12, 2022, the Arc A770 has been on the market for 4 years. It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Both cards are superseded. If you're buying new, their replacements — the AMD RX 9070 and Intel Arc B580 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the Arc A770 is $100 cheaper than the RX 7700 XT ($349 vs $449, 22% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $37.4 for the RX 7700 XT and $21.8 for the Arc A770 — the Arc A770 gives more memory for the money. Launch MSRP is only a reference point for a superseded card; its real price is whatever clearance or used stock sells for today.
Both cards are in the Black Friday 2026 deals window, which runs to Dec 5, 2026 and is rated Caution for each. For the RX 7700 XT: new stock has dried up, so retail clearance deals are unlikely. Watch the used market for units under $350. For the Arc A770: with production ended and new stock dwindling, deep retail discounts are unlikely. Look for a used unit under $250; otherwise the Arc B580 is the better buy if you find one near its $249 MSRP.
Next on the deals calendar: for the Arc A770, New Year clearance 2027, from Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 20, 2027.
Our pick: AMD RX 7700 XT
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the AMD RX 9070 and Intel Arc B580 instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
Our pick is the RX 7700 XT: it carries the higher editor score (7.8 vs 7.1).
Go for the Arc A770 instead if you want more VRAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB, or if you want lower power draw: 225W vs 245W rated TDP.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: memory type (GDDR6) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).