Intel® Arc Balanced Builds
Maximum Value, Optimized Performance
The spirit of the “gaming sweet spot” is alive and well. Intel® Arc™ graphics and Intel® Core processors make a perfect combination for gamers who want the latest technology and experiences without breaking the bank!
Performance-Driven Value
We have gathered more than 15,000 data points to recommend the best combinations of Intel® Core processors and Intel® Arc graphics.

The Best CPUs for your Intel® Arc GPU!

Pair your Intel® Arc A380 GPU with a 12th or 13th Gen Intel® Core i3 or Intel® Corei5 processor, and your Intel® ArcA750 or Intel® Arc A770 GPU with 12th or 13th Gen Intel® Core i5 and Intel® Corei7 processors for the most balanced and optimal gaming experience!

Showing Our Work

That’s a lot of generated data and a lot to summarize in a single chart. If you’re like us and want to understand the details and technical depth of how we came to these CPU and GPU recommendations, check out this video between TAP and Ryan that walks through it all!

Intel® Core Processors
Upgrading or building a new system based on 12th or 13th Gen Intel® Core processors means you’re signing up for amazing performance. Intel’s hybrid architecture* boosts your gameplay with Intel® Thread Director, unleashing your potential across Performance-cores and Efficient-cores. Whether you’re gaming, multitasking, or creating something incredible – Intel® Core processors give you the power to do it all.
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Intel® Arc A7 Graphics
High Performance Gaming & Cutting-edge Content Creation

Crank up your game settings and enjoy stutter-free high-performance gaming.

Immerse yourself in realistic in-game environments with DirectX* 12 Ultimate accelerated by ray-tracing hardware and Intel® Xe Super Sampling (XeSS).
Create without limitation from image editing to 8K video processing and 3D rendering, all accelerated by Intel® Xe Matrix Extensions (Intel® XMX) AI engines.

Save on bandwidth with dedicated hardware for AV1 video encoding.

Broadcast and stream from anywhere with advanced streaming technologies.

Great Keeps Getting Better
Consistent Updates Add Value to Intel® Arc Graphics
No game is left behind. Buying Intel® Arc graphics today means you’re getting a platform that is continually seeing performance improvements and a commitment to make sure you always have the best experience possible on new titles with our Game On drivers.
 
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Where to Buy

Whether building or buying, Intel® Arc Balanced Builds are available in the best way to fit your style. Head on over to on our amazing component retailers if you want to piece together all the best pieces yourself, or click to one of our system integrator partners that have ready-built machines that believe in the same “sweet spot” gaming value that we do!

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Notices & Disclaimers

Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex

No product or component can be absolutely secure.

Your costs and results may vary. Some results may have been estimated or simulated.

Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation.

All product plans and roadmaps are subject to change without notice.  

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