Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 9060 XT (RX 9000, Mid-range, current generation) and the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580), released 2 years 7 months apart. Against the Arc A770, the RX 9060 XT launched at the same $349 MSRP, matches its 16 GB of VRAM and draws 75W less at rated TDP (150W vs 225W).
First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Mid-range 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM without paying high-end prices.
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 It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580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 XT | Intel Arc A770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Generation | RX 9000 | Arc Alchemist |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 150W | 225W |
| Upscaling | FSR4 | XeSS |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $349 |
| Editor score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Released | Jun 5, 2025 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Caution | Clearance |
| Successor | — | Arc B580 |
AMD continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA at every tier — 16GB for $349 vs NVIDIA's 8GB options.
ML-powered upscaling at the mid-range price point.
Ultra-efficient — no PSU upgrade needed for most builds.
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 Jun 5, 2025, the RX 9060 XT has been on the market for 17 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 It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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 XT is the only current-generation option of the two (Caution), while the Arc A770 is a clearance or used purchase.
Both cards launched at $349, so at MSRP the decision comes down to what that money buys. Per gigabyte of VRAM they're identical at $21.8. 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 XT (deals window to Dec 5, 2026, rated Caution): Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2026 — 16GB listings have spiked heading into November, from an early-October low near $520 to as high as roughly $760, and a fourth 2026 AMD price increase has been reported for November. Discounts are unlikely to reach the $349 MSRP; only buy at or near MSRP.
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 both deals calendars: New Year clearance 2027, from Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 20, 2027.
Our pick: AMD RX 9060 XT
Our pick is the RX 9060 XT: it's the current-generation card here, while the Arc A770 has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, and it also draws 75W less at rated TDP (150W vs 225W) and carries a higher editor score (8.6 vs 7.1).
Go for the Arc A770 instead if you prefer Intel's XeSS upscaling to AMD's FSR4, or if you find one on clearance or second-hand for clearly less than the RX 9060 XT costs.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: launch MSRP ($349 each), VRAM (16 GB each) and memory type (GDDR6).