First Impressions
ASRock positions the ASRock Intel Arc A770 Phantom Gaming as a flagship-tier graphics cards, asking $299.99. After 124 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #33 out of 45 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 63% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
What's in the Box
Construction at $299.99 skews toward functional rather than premium - expect plastic over metal and basic finishing.
Worth noting on the ASRock Intel Arc A770 Phantom Gaming specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "16GB GDDR6" as a standout.
Specifications
- Brand: ASRock
- Price: $299.99 (well below the $819.36 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 124
- Category rank: #33 of 45 in graphics cards
- Cheaper in category: 5 products
- Higher-rated in category: 38 products
- More-reviewed in category: 30 products
Owner Reports
A 4.3-star average from 124 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- 16GB GDDR6
- AV1 encoding
- Triple-fan cooling
Common complaints:
- Driver maturity
- Inconsistent gaming performance
For context, the average rating in the graphics cards category is 4.6 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $299.99, the ASRock Intel Arc A770 Phantom Gaming sits well below the $819.36 category average. 5 options are cheaper and 39 are more expensive.
The category leader is the MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus ($263.20, 4.8β , 1,712 reviews). It's $36.79 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6600 - $398.00, 4.6β (1,955 reviews) Β· Higher rated
- MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Ventus - $263.20, 4.8β (1,712 reviews) Β· Better on both axes
- Maxsun Radeon RX 550 4GB - $109.99, 4.4β (1,685 reviews) Β· Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus at 5.0β . If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Maxsun Radeon RX 550 4GB at $109.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional graphics cards without overspending
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 16GB GDDR6
- AV1 encoding
- Triple-fan cooling
Cons:
- Driver maturity
- Inconsistent gaming performance
Final Take
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.
