The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B770vsAMD RX 7700 XT

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7700 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc B770's launch MSRP to decide.
Intel Arc B770
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Gamers interested in Intel's ecosystem who want a 1440p high-end card with 16GB VRAM at a competitive price.

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AMD RX 7700 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.

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Intel Arc B770AMD RX 7700 XT
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationArc BattlemageRX 7000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP250W245W
UpscalingXeSSFSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$449
ReleasedMar 15, 2026Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~550 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

Intel Arc B770

16GB GDDR6 at ~$449

Intel continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA.

XeSS 2.0

Expected improvements to Intel's AI upscaler.

Improved Battlemage architecture

Higher-tier Battlemage silicon with more cores.

AMD RX 7700 XT

Clearance 1440p value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.

12GB GDDR6

Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.