The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7700 XTvsIntel Arc A770

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7700 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc A770's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 7700 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.

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Intel Arc A770
Buy/Wait:Caution

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

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 7700 XTIntel Arc A770
TierHigh-endMid-range
GenerationRX 7000Arc Alchemist
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP245W225W
UpscalingFSR3XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$349
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Oct 12, 2022
Cycle length~550 days
Cycle adviceSupersededCaution
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7700 XT

Clearance 1440p value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.

12GB GDDR6

Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.

Intel Arc A770

16GB GDDR6 at $349

16GB VRAM at the $349 price point — more than the B580 (12GB) and any NVIDIA card at this tier.

Continued driver support

Intel released driver 32.0.101.8626 in March 2026, with ongoing optimisations for DX12 and Vulkan titles.

XeSS upscaling

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