The GPU Radar

Intel Arc A770vsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc A770's launch MSRP to decide.
Intel Arc A770
Buy/Wait:Caution

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.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5070 Ti

Best for: 1440p/4K gamers who find a well-priced used unit and don't need DLSS 4.

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Intel Arc A770NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationArc AlchemistRTX 4000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP225W285W
UpscalingXeSSDLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$349$799
ReleasedOct 12, 2022Jan 24, 2024
Cycle length~390 days
Cycle adviceCautionSuperseded
Deals adviceCautionClearance
SuccessorRTX 5070 Ti

Why buy each?

Intel Arc A770

16GB GDDR6 at $349

16GB VRAM at the $349 price point — more than the B580 (12GB) and any NVIDIA card at this tier.

Continued driver support

Intel released driver 32.0.101.8626 in March 2026, with ongoing optimisations for DX12 and Vulkan titles.

XeSS upscaling

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

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Used market only

New units sell above MSRP. Used units are the only viable path to value for this card.

16GB GDDR6X

Same VRAM capacity as the RTX 5070 Ti — no VRAM compromise versus the successor.

Proven performance

Over 2 years of driver maturity ensures excellent stability across all titles.