The GPU Radar

Intel Arc A770vsNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

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.
Intel Arc A770
Buy/Wait:Caution

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

Superseded by Arc B770

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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NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant at a steep clearance discount.

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Intel Arc A770NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationArc AlchemistRTX 4000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP225W165W
UpscalingXeSSDLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$349$449
ReleasedOct 12, 2022May 24, 2023
Cycle length~780 days
Cycle adviceCautionWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorArc B770RTX 5060 Ti

Why buy each?

Intel Arc A770

16GB GDDR6 at clearance prices

The cheapest way to get 16GB VRAM in a discrete GPU. Unmatched for VRAM-per-dollar.

Dramatically improved drivers

Intel's driver team has spent 2+ years maturing the Alchemist stack. DX12 and Vulkan are now solid.

XeSS upscaling

Intel's AI upscaler works across all GPU brands but is optimized for Arc hardware.

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Clearance pricing

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, an affordable 1440p option.

16GB variant

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model.

165W TDP

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.