The GPU Radar

AMD RX 9060 XTvsIntel Arc A770

Intel Arc in the mix: Intel Arc is a strong value option with a smaller driver ecosystem — ideal for rasterized gaming, less proven for professional and AI workloads.
AMD RX 9060 XT
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Mid-range 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM without paying high-end prices.

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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 9060 XTIntel Arc A770
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationRX 9000Arc Alchemist
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP150W225W
UpscalingFSR4XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$349$349
ReleasedJun 5, 2025Oct 12, 2022
Cycle length
Cycle adviceBuyCaution
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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Why buy each?

AMD RX 9060 XT

16GB at mid-range pricing

AMD continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA at every tier — 16GB for $349 vs NVIDIA's 8GB options.

FSR 4

ML-powered upscaling at the mid-range price point.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient — no PSU upgrade needed for most builds.

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.