Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 9060 (RX 9000, Entry, current generation) and the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580), released 2 years 9 months apart. Against the Arc A770, the RX 9060 costs $100 less at launch MSRP ($249 vs $349, 29% cheaper), has 8 GB less VRAM (8 GB vs 16 GB) and draws 93W less at rated TDP (132W vs 225W).
First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Budget gamers in OEM pre-built systems — not currently available for retail purchase.
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 It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580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 9060 | Intel Arc A770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Entry | Mid-range |
| Generation | RX 9000 | Arc Alchemist |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 132W | 225W |
| Upscaling | FSR4 | XeSS |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $249 | $349 |
| Editor score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Released | Aug 6, 2025 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Caution | Clearance |
| Successor | — | Arc B580 |
ML upscaling included even at the budget entry point.
Ultra-efficient for budget OEM builds.
Currently not available as a standalone retail GPU — check pre-built systems from major OEMs.
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 Aug 6, 2025, the RX 9060 has been on the market for 15 months. We have no previous release cycle on record for this line and no successor on our radar, so there's no projected replacement date — the timing signal stays at Caution.
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 It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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.
On timing, the RX 9060 is the only current-generation option of the two (Caution), while the Arc A770 is a clearance or used purchase.
At launch MSRP the RX 9060 is $100 cheaper than the Arc A770 ($249 vs $349, 29% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $31.1 for the RX 9060 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.
RX 9060: no dated deals window is active, so our cycle-based pricing signal applies — no upcoming deals on the radar.
Arc A770 (deals window to Dec 5, 2026, rated Caution): Black Friday 2026 — 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 9060
Our pick is the RX 9060: it's the current-generation card here, while the Arc A770 has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, and it also costs $100 less at launch MSRP ($249 vs $349), draws 93W less at rated TDP (132W vs 225W) and carries a higher editor score (7.8 vs 7.1).
Go for the Arc A770 instead if you want more VRAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB, or if you want the most VRAM per dollar: $21.8 vs $31.1 per GB at launch MSRP.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: memory type (GDDR6).