Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580) and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 (RTX 4000, Entry, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060), released 8 months apart. Against the Arc A770, the RTX 4060 costs $50 less at launch MSRP ($299 vs $349, 14% cheaper), has 8 GB less VRAM (8 GB vs 16 GB) and draws 110W less at rated TDP (115W vs 225W).
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 It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580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 →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.
Superseded by RTX 5060
Best for: Only worth considering as a used purchase at significantly below $200 — the RTX 5060 is a better value at $299 new.
Full details →| Intel Arc A770 | NVIDIA RTX 4060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Entry |
| Generation | Arc Alchemist | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 225W | 115W |
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $299 |
| Editor score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | ~690 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | Arc B580 | RTX 5060 |
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.
One of the most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.
Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities.
The RTX 5060 launched at the same $299 price with GDDR7 and DLSS 4 — the 4060 only makes sense used at well below $150.
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 It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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.
Released Jun 29, 2023, the RTX 4060 has been on the market for 3 years 4 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060, which launched May 19, 2025, 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 Intel Arc B580 and NVIDIA RTX 5060 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the RTX 4060 is $50 cheaper than the Arc A770 ($299 vs $349, 14% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $21.8 for the Arc A770 and $37.4 for the RTX 4060 — 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.
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.
RTX 4060 (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): No clearance — new retail prices are above the original $299 MSRP, making the RTX 5060 (GDDR7, DLSS 4, same price) a clearly superior choice. Only consider used at well below $150.
Next on the deals calendar: for the Arc A770, New Year clearance 2027, from Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 20, 2027.
Our pick: NVIDIA RTX 4060
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the Intel Arc B580 and NVIDIA RTX 5060 instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
With editor scores and timing level, the cheaper card gets the nod: our pick is the RTX 4060 at $299 vs $349 launch MSRP, and it also draws 110W less at rated TDP (115W vs 225W).
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 $37.4 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), editor score (7.1 vs 7.2) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).