Intel’s Arc Alchemist graphics cards are heavily discounted from US retailers. The Arc A770 and Arc A380, already two of the best graphics cards out there, are getting even more affordable, with price drops of up to 18%.
The flagship Arc A770 launched in 16GB and 8GB variants for $349 and $329 respectively. Intel’s Arc A770 Limited Edition is still $349 (opens in new tab)However, 8GB versions such as ASRock Phantom Gaming Arc A770 currently $269 (opens in new tab), 18% lower than the official MSRP. The new pricing effectively puts the Arc A770 8GB in the same price range as AMD’s Radeon RX 6650 XT ($259 (opens in new tab)) and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3050 ($269 (opens in new tab)).
The Arc A770 8GB isn’t a compelling option compared to the Radeon RX 6650 XT. Because the latter is faster and cheaper. However, the Arc A770 8GB offers higher performance and is significantly cheaper than the GeForce RTX 3060. $349 (opens in new tab).
Intel has already lowered the price of the Arc A750 from $289 to $249. However, prices continue to improve through retailers. ASRock’s Challenger Arc A750 is down $239 (opens in new tab)placed in the same price range as the Radeon RX 6600 ($239 (opens in new tab)). Arc A750 is slightly faster than Radeon RX 6600. Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ($219 (opens in new tab)) is cheaper, but lags far behind the Arc A750 in terms of performance.
| graphics card | new egg price | Manufacturer’s suggested retail price |
|---|---|---|
| Ark A770 16GB | $349 | $349 |
| Ark A770 8GB | $269 | $329 |
| Ark A750 | $239 | $249 ($289) |
| Ark A380 | $119 | $139 |
For those looking for something even more affordable, the Arc A380 made its debut in the Chinese market and finally arrived in the US market for $139. $119 (opens in new tab), 14% cheaper than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. At its current price, the Arc A380 is a vital SKU for Intel to win over customers in the entry-level segment. The GeForce GTX 1630 is $124 (opens in new tab)The GeForce GTX 1650 performs similarly to the Arc A380, but the cheapest GeForce GTX 1650 is $169 (opens in new tab).
AMD currently has no direct competitors for the Arc A380. The closest models to offer comparable performance to the Arc A380 are the Radeon RX 6500 XT and the Radeon RX 570. However, the price of the first model is higher ($149 (opens in new tab)), the latter often outdated and difficult to find. There’s also the RX 6400, but it still lacks video encoding support and is noticeably slower than the A380.
To increase the value of Arc Alchemist graphics cards, Intel recently announced a revamped “Intel Arc Graphics: Play & Create Bundle” offering 2 games and 5 creative applications to Arc buyers. According to Intel, this bundle is worth over $450 and gives buyers a free copy. nightingale and Colonists: New Allies, Includes PowerDirector 365 1-year subscription, XSplit Premium and D5 Render 3-month subscription, MAGIX Video Pro X14 6-month subscription, and Topaz Gigapixel AI full download.
Intel’s Arc A380, Arc A750, and Arc A770 graphics cards are typically bundled, but exact SKUs may vary by participating retailers. This bundle is only valid for new purchases from February 1st to April 30th. The buyer can then redeem the offer until his July 31st.
