🗓 Released Oct 12, 2022
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Intel Arc A770
VRAM: 16 GB GDDR6TDP: 225WXeSSRay TracingLaunch MSRP, ref.: $349
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📊GPU Specs
TypeINTEL GPU
TierMid-Range
GenerationArc Alchemist
VRAM16 GB GDDR6
TDP225W
UpscalingXeSS
Ray Tracing✅ Yes
Launch MSRP$349 (ref.)
🗂AIB Variants at a Glance
| AIB Card | Boost Clock | Cooling | TDP | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Limited Edition | 2100 MHz | Dual-fan | 225W | 16GB at the lowest price |
| ASRock Phantom Gaming | 2100 MHz | Triple-fan | 225W | Better cooling, quieter |
💡About the Intel Arc A770
The Intel Arc A770 is Alchemist's flagship — 16GB GDDR6 at $349. It launched with notoriously rough drivers that have since improved dramatically; Intel continues to issue regular driver updates (latest: 32.0.101.8626, March 2026). No consumer successor has been announced — Intel shelved the B770 consumer launch. The A770 remains available near its $349 MSRP with no clearance discount as of early 2026. DX12 and Vulkan performance is solid; older DX9/DX11 titles remain a weak spot. A solid option for modern game libraries at its price point.
- 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.
🎯Who is this for?
Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM and primarily play modern DX12/Vulkan titles. Not recommended for older game libraries or professional CUDA workloads.
❓FAQs
Are Arc A770 drivers good now?
Yes — much better than launch. Intel continues regular driver updates (32.0.101.8626, March 2026). DX12 and Vulkan games run well. Older DX9/DX11 titles still have occasional issues. For modern libraries (2018+), drivers are reliable.
Arc A770 vs Arc B580?
The B580 is faster in rasterization on the newer Battlemage architecture, but only has 12GB VRAM. The A770's 16GB is its key advantage. For VRAM-heavy workloads, the A770 wins. For raw gaming performance, the B580 is better.
Is the Arc A770 good for AI/ML?
Intel's oneAPI supports the A770 for some AI workloads, but the ecosystem is far smaller than NVIDIA's CUDA. For serious AI/ML work, an NVIDIA card is still the practical choice.