Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7800 XT (RX 7000, High-end, superseded by the AMD RX 9070) and the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580), released 10 months apart.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 7800 XT, the Arc A770 costs $150 less at launch MSRP ($349 vs $499, 30% cheaper), matches its 16 GB of VRAM and draws 38W less at rated TDP (225W vs 263W).
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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070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 near or below the $499 MSRP — at current above-MSRP new prices, the RX 9070 is the better buy.
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 It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580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 7800 XT | Intel Arc A770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Generation | RX 7000 | Arc Alchemist |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 263W | 225W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | XeSS |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $499 | $349 |
| Editor score | 8.5/10 | 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| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |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 |
New prices (~$1,000) are well above MSRP due to the memory shortage — used units around $500 are the only remaining value path.
Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.
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 7800 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 It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.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 It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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 $150 cheaper than the RX 7800 XT ($349 vs $499, 30% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $31.2 for the RX 7800 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 7800 XT: analysts do not expect memory supply to normalise before late 2027, so real clearance pricing is unlikely. Only buy if a deal lands below the $499 MSRP. 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 7800 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 7800 XT: it carries the higher editor score (8.5 vs 7.1).
Go for the Arc A770 instead if you want lower power draw: 225W vs 263W rated TDP, or if you prefer Intel's XeSS upscaling to AMD's FSR3.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: VRAM (16 GB each), memory type (GDDR6) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).