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.
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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.
Superseded by RTX 5070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 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Cycle length | — | ~415 days |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Caution | Clearance |
| Successor | — | RTX 5070 |
16GB VRAM at the $349 price point — more than the B580 (12GB) and any NVIDIA card at this tier.
Intel released driver 32.0.101.8626 in March 2026, with ongoing optimisations for DX12 and Vulkan titles.
Intel's AI upscaler works across all GPU brands but is optimized for Arc hardware.
New units sell above MSRP. Used units (~$480) are the only path to value — delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance at a significant saving.
Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.
Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.