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This is a cross-brand comparison between the Intel Arc A770 (Arc Alchemist, Mid-range, superseded by the Intel Arc B580) and the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super (RTX 4000, High-end, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5070), released 15 months apart. Against the RTX 4070 Super, the Arc A770 costs $250 less at launch MSRP ($349 vs $599, 42% cheaper), has 4 GB more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and draws 5W more at rated TDP (225W vs 220W).
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 It has been replaced by the Intel Arc B580.
Superseded by Arc B580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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.
Superseded by RTX 5070
Best for: 1440p gamers who find a well-priced used unit and can accept 12GB VRAM without DLSS 4.
Full details →| Intel Arc A770 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Mid-range | High-end |
| Generation | Arc Alchemist | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| TDP | 225W | 220W |
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $599 |
| Editor score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Cycle length | — | ~415 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | Arc B580 | RTX 5070 |
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.
New units sell well above MSRP and used units run around $670 as of October 2026 — above the $599 launch price. Delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance; only worth it used below $500.
Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.
Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.
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 It has been superseded by the Intel Arc B580, which launched Dec 3, 2024, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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 Jan 17, 2024, the RTX 4070 Super has been on the market for 2 years 9 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5070, which launched Mar 6, 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 5070 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the Arc A770 is $250 cheaper than the RTX 4070 Super ($349 vs $599, 42% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $21.8 for the Arc A770 and $49.9 for the RTX 4070 Super — 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 4070 Super (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): New retail — no longer in production; remaining new units cost well above the $599 MSRP. Do not buy new.
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 4070 Super
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the Intel Arc B580 and NVIDIA RTX 5070 instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
Our pick is the RTX 4070 Super: it carries the higher editor score (8.2 vs 7.1).
Go for the Arc A770 instead if you want more VRAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB, or if you prefer Intel's XeSS upscaling to NVIDIA's DLSS3.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: rated TDP (225W vs 220W) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).