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This is a cross-brand comparison between the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580) and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (RTX 4000, Mid-range, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti), released 7 months apart. Against the RTX 4060 Ti, the Arc A770 costs $100 less at launch MSRP ($349 vs $449, 22% cheaper), matches its 16 GB of VRAM and draws 60W more at rated TDP (225W vs 165W).
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 It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.
Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti
Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant well below $250 used — at any higher price the RTX 5060 Ti is the better choice.
Full details →| Intel Arc A770 | NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Generation | Arc Alchemist | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 225W | 165W |
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $449 |
| Editor score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | May 24, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | ~693 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | Arc B580 | RTX 5060 Ti |
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.
The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model — still relevant for 1440p gaming.
Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.
With GDDR7, DLSS 4 and a $429 MSRP, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice for new buyers — new 4060 Ti 16GB units cost around $630–$640 as of October 2026.
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 It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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 May 24, 2023, the RTX 4060 Ti has been on the market for 3 years 5 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti, which launched Apr 16, 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 Ti — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the Arc A770 is $100 cheaper than the RTX 4060 Ti ($349 vs $449, 22% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $21.8 for the Arc A770 and $28.1 for the RTX 4060 Ti — 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 Ti (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): No clearance — scarce new 16GB units sell around $630–$640 as of October 2026, roughly 40% above the $449 MSRP. Do not buy new; only consider used units well below $200.
Next on the deals calendar: for the Arc A770, New Year clearance 2027, from Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 20, 2027.
Our pick: Intel Arc A770
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the Intel Arc B580 and NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 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 Arc A770 at $349 vs $449 launch MSRP.
Go for the RTX 4060 Ti instead if you want lower power draw: 165W vs 225W rated TDP, or if you want our higher-rated card of the two: 7.3 vs 7.1 editor score.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: VRAM (16 GB each), memory type (GDDR6) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).