Release cycles, deal windows, and generation-end value for every major desktop GPU — NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.

The GPU Radar — Should you buy now or wait for the next GPU generation?

Mid-cycle — next generation may be on the horizon

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the ultimate enthusiast GPU, built on the Blackwell architecture with 32GB of GDDR7 memory and DLSS 4 multi-frame generation. It delivers a generational leap in 4K and 8K gaming, AI workloads, and content creation. The 575W TDP demands a robust power supply and well-ventilated case.

Double the VRAM of the RTX 5080 ensures headroom for 8K textures, AI model training, and multi-monitor setups.

32GB GDDR7 — future-proofed VRAM

Generates multiple frames per rendered frame, dramatically boosting perceived frame rates in supported games.

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

New shader cores, enhanced RT cores, and Tensor cores deliver the largest generational leap NVIDIA has shipped.

Blackwell architecture

The RTX 5090 is NVIDIA's Blackwell flagship with 32GB GDDR7 and DLSS4. Just launched — full cycle ahead. See our buy/wait timing advice.

NVIDIA RTX 5090 (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

RTX 6090

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is Blackwell's second-tier enthusiast card, offering 16GB of GDDR7 and DLSS 4 at a 360W TDP — significantly more power-efficient than the 5090. It targets high-refresh 4K gaming and serious content creation without the flagship price tag.

Delivers excellent 4K frame rates at a lower TDP and price than the 5090 — the practical enthusiast choice.

Sweet spot for 4K gaming

Same DLSS 4 technology as the flagship, dramatically boosting frame rates in supported titles.

Runs on a 750W PSU comfortably, unlike the 5090's 1000W recommendation.

360W TDP — practical power draw

The RTX 5080 offers 16GB GDDR7 and DLSS4 at $999. Blackwell enthusiast tier — freshly launched with a full cycle ahead.

NVIDIA RTX 5080 (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti sits between the high-end 5070 and the enthusiast 5080, offering 16GB of GDDR7 and DLSS 4 at a 300W TDP. It targets gamers who want strong 4K performance without crossing the $1000 threshold.

Same VRAM as the $999 RTX 5080, making it the sweet spot for high-end 4K gaming.

16GB GDDR7 at $749

Reasonable power draw for its performance class — runs on a 700W PSU.

300W TDP

Full access to multi-frame generation and all Blackwell AI features.

DLSS 4 support

The RTX 5070 Ti bridges high-end and enthusiast with 16GB GDDR7 at $749. Freshly launched — great 4K/1440p option.

NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is Blackwell's high-end sweet spot — 12GB of GDDR7, DLSS 4, and 250W TDP at $549. NVIDIA claims 'RTX 4090 performance' in rasterization, making it the most disruptive card in the lineup for 1440p and entry 4K gaming.

NVIDIA's most disruptive price-to-performance ratio this generation — a generational leap accessible to mainstream budgets.

RTX 4090-class rasterization at $549

Lower power draw than the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, while delivering dramatically more performance.

250W TDP — efficient

Full Blackwell AI features including multi-frame generation — exclusive to RTX 5000 series.

The RTX 5070 delivers Blackwell at $549 with 12GB GDDR7 and DLSS4. The key 1440p/4K sweet spot — see our timing advice.

NVIDIA RTX 5070 (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is Blackwell's mid-range champion, bringing 16GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4 to the $399 price point. It addresses the 8GB VRAM limitation of its predecessor with double the memory, making it a strong 1440p card.

Finally resolves the VRAM debate — double the memory of the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at the same price.

16GB GDDR7 at $399

Multi-frame generation brings high frame rates to 1440p without brute-force rendering.

DLSS 4

Efficient enough for mid-range builds without a PSU upgrade.

180W TDP

The RTX 5060 Ti brings 16GB GDDR7 and DLSS4 to the mid-range at $399. See our buy/wait timing advice.

NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

Just launched — full driver maturity ahead

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is Blackwell's entry point — 8GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4 at $299. It targets 1080p high-refresh and entry 1440p gaming. The 8GB VRAM may limit longevity at 1440p with ultra textures, but DLSS 4 helps compensate.

The cheapest way into Blackwell's AI-powered frame generation.

DLSS 4 at $299

No PSU upgrade needed for most systems — works with 500W PSUs.

150W TDP

Modern architecture with RT and Tensor cores at a budget price.

Entry-level Blackwell

The RTX 5060 brings DLSS4 to entry-level at $299 with 8GB GDDR7. See our timing and deal advice.

NVIDIA RTX 5060 (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 was the Ada Lovelace flagship with 24GB GDDR6X. Now superseded by the RTX 5090, it remains an exceptional 4K GPU. At current street prices well below its $1599 launch MSRP, it offers outstanding value for gamers who don't need DLSS 4 or Blackwell's efficiency improvements.

More VRAM than the RTX 5080 (16GB), making it relevant for AI workloads and 4K texture packs.

24GB GDDR6X — massive VRAM

Street prices have dropped significantly below $1599 MSRP, offering 5090-adjacent performance for less.

Generation-end clearance pricing

Over 2 years of driver optimizations make this one of the most stable GPUs available.

Mature driver ecosystem

Generation-end clearance — street prices well below $1599 MSRP. Excellent value window.

The RTX 4090 is superseded by the RTX 5090 but remains a 4K powerhouse. At clearance prices, it delivers incredible value. See our analysis.

NVIDIA RTX 4090 (2022): superseded by RTX 5090 — still worth buying?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super was Ada Lovelace's refined enthusiast option — 16GB GDDR6X and DLSS 3 at $999. Now superseded by the RTX 5080, it delivers strong 4K gaming performance. At current clearance prices well below launch MSRP, it represents solid generation-end value.

Superseded but strong value — clearance pricing makes this competitive for 4K gaming.

Clearance pricing below $999 MSRP

Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.

16GB GDDR6X

Over a year of optimizations ensures stability across all titles.

Mature Ada Lovelace drivers

Generation-end clearance — street prices dropping below $999 MSRP as RTX 5080 stock normalises.

The RTX 4080 Super is superseded by the RTX 5080. At clearance pricing, its 16GB GDDR6X still delivers excellent 4K gaming.

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super (2024): superseded by RTX 5080 — clearance value?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super offered 16GB GDDR6X and strong 1440p/4K performance at $799. Now superseded by the RTX 5070 Ti, clearance pricing makes it a competitive option for gamers who don't need DLSS 4.

Superseded but strong value — clearance pricing makes this competitive with the RTX 5070 Ti at launch MSRP.

Clearance value

Same VRAM capacity as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

A year of driver maturity ensures excellent stability.

Proven performance

Generation-end clearance — prices below $799 MSRP as 5070 Ti takes over.

The RTX 4070 Ti Super is superseded by the RTX 5070 Ti. At clearance pricing, 16GB GDDR6X remains strong for 1440p/4K.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super (2024): superseded — clearance value analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super was Ada Lovelace's 1440p sweet spot — 12GB GDDR6X at $599. Now superseded by the RTX 5070, clearance pricing makes it an attractive option. The 5070 is meaningfully faster, but at a steep discount the 4070 Super delivers the majority of the performance at a fraction of the cost.

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance for significantly less.

Clearance value at 1440p

Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

220W TDP

Mature drivers

Generation-end clearance — prices dropping below $599 MSRP as RTX 5070 stock normalises.

The RTX 4070 Super is superseded by the RTX 5070. At clearance pricing with 12GB GDDR6X, it's a strong 1440p option.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super (2024): superseded — generation-end value?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in 8GB and 16GB variants. The 16GB model (listed here) addressed the VRAM controversy of the 8GB at $449. Now superseded by the RTX 5060 Ti with GDDR7 and DLSS 4, the 4060 Ti remains a capable 1440p card at clearance prices.

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, an affordable 1440p option.

Clearance pricing

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model.

16GB variant

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.

165W TDP

Generation-end clearance — prices dropping as RTX 5060 Ti launches.

The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is superseded by the RTX 5060 Ti. Check clearance pricing for this mid-range Ada Lovelace card.

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (2023): superseded — clearance analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 was Ada Lovelace's entry card — 8GB GDDR6 at $299. Now superseded by the RTX 5060, its 8GB VRAM is the primary limitation. At deep clearance pricing, it's still a capable 1080p card, but the 8GB ceiling makes it a poor long-term investment for 1440p.

One of the most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.

Ultra-low 115W TDP

Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities significantly.

DLSS 3

Below $200 street prices make this an affordable entry into NVIDIA's ecosystem.

Generation-end clearance — prices at historic lows as RTX 5060 launches.

The RTX 4060 is superseded by the RTX 5060. With 8GB VRAM and DLSS3, it's only worth considering at deep clearance discounts.

NVIDIA RTX 4060 (2023): superseded — still worth buying?

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is RDNA 4's top card — 16GB GDDR6, FSR 4, and 304W TDP at $599. It competes directly with the RTX 5070, offering more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB) and competitive rasterization. For gamers who don't rely on NVIDIA's DLSS or CUDA ecosystem, it's a compelling alternative.

4GB more than the RTX 5070 at the same price. Future-proofs for 1440p ultra and 4K textures.

16GB GDDR6 — VRAM advantage

AMD's first machine-learning upscaler, narrowing the gap with DLSS 4.

FSR 4 with ML upscaling

AMD's open-source driver stack and FSR's open standard avoid proprietary ecosystem dependencies.

No vendor lock-in

The RX 9070 XT is AMD's RDNA 4 flagship with 16GB and FSR4 at $599. The key RTX 5070 competitor — see our timing analysis.

AMD RX 9070 XT (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is RDNA 4's value-oriented high-end card — 16GB GDDR6 and FSR 4 at $549 with a 250W TDP. It sits just below the 9070 XT, offering 90% of the performance at a lower power draw, making it the AMD sweet spot for efficient 1440p gaming.

Same VRAM as the 9070 XT for $50 less — excellent value.

16GB at $549

More power-efficient than both the 9070 XT and RTX 5070.

250W TDP

Full access to AMD's ML-powered upscaling.

FSR 4

The RX 9070 offers 16GB and FSR4 at $549. RDNA 4's efficient high-end option — see our buy/wait analysis.

AMD RX 9070 (2025): buy now or wait for the next generation?

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is RDNA 4's mid-range offering — 16GB GDDR6 and FSR 4 at an estimated $349. It targets 1440p gaming at a mainstream price point, with the VRAM advantage over similarly-priced NVIDIA options.

AMD continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA at every tier.

16GB at mid-range pricing

ML-powered upscaling at the mid-range price point.

Ultra-efficient — no PSU upgrade needed for most builds.

~150W TDP

The RX 9060 XT brings 16GB and FSR4 to AMD's mid-range at ~$349. See our timing and deal advice.

AMD RX 9060 XT (2025): buy now or wait?

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is RDNA 4's entry-level card — estimated 8GB GDDR6 at $249 with FSR 4. It targets 1080p gaming and entry 1440p, competing directly with the NVIDIA RTX 5060 and Intel Arc B580.

FSR 4 at $249

~120W TDP

The RX 9060 brings FSR4 to the entry tier at ~$249. See our timing advice for AMD's budget RDNA 4 card.

AMD RX 9060 (2025): buy now or wait?

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX was RDNA 3's flagship — 24GB GDDR6 at $999. Now superseded by the RX 9070 XT, its massive VRAM remains unmatched in its price class. At clearance pricing well below launch MSRP, it's a strong choice for gamers and creators who need 24GB of VRAM.

More VRAM than any RTX 5000 card except the 5090. Unmatched for VRAM-hungry workloads.

24GB GDDR6 — massive VRAM

Superseded but strong value — clearance pricing makes this competitive with the RX 9070 XT at launch MSRP.

Generation-end clearance

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Generation-end clearance — street prices well below $999 MSRP.

The RX 7900 XTX is superseded by the RX 9070 XT but offers 24GB GDDR6 at clearance prices. Strong value for VRAM-hungry workloads.

AMD RX 7900 XTX (2022): superseded — 24GB clearance value?

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT was RDNA 3's second-tier flagship — 20GB GDDR6 at $899. Now superseded by the RX 9070 XT, it sits between the 7900 XTX (24GB) and 7800 XT (16GB). At clearance pricing well below launch MSRP, its 20GB VRAM makes it a compelling option for gamers and creators who need more than 16GB without paying XTX prices.

More VRAM than any RTX 5000 card except the 5090 (32GB), and 4GB more than the 7800 XT. A rare middle ground.

20GB GDDR6 — unique VRAM tier

Over 2 years of driver optimization for rock-solid stability.

Generation-end clearance — street prices well below $899 MSRP.

The RX 7900 XT is superseded by the RX 9070 XT. At clearance pricing, 20GB GDDR6 makes it a strong option for VRAM-hungry workloads.

AMD RX 7900 XT (2022): superseded — 20GB clearance value?

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT was RDNA 3's 1440p champion — 16GB GDDR6 at $499. Now superseded by the RX 9070, it delivers excellent 1440p performance at clearance prices well below launch MSRP. One of the best generation-end value propositions in the GPU market.

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, delivers excellent 1440p performance for well under $400.

Outstanding clearance value

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

16GB GDDR6

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.

Generation-end clearance — one of the best 1440p value buys on the market.

The RX 7800 XT is superseded by the RX 9070. At clearance prices, 16GB GDDR6 makes it a strong 1440p value.

AMD RX 7800 XT (2023): superseded — clearance 1440p value?

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT was RDNA 3's 1440p mid-to-high card — 12GB GDDR6 at $449. Now superseded by the RX 9070, it remains a capable 1440p card. At clearance pricing below its launch MSRP, it competes with the similarly-priced Intel Arc B580 and RTX 4060 Ti while offering AMD's open driver ecosystem.

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

Clearance 1440p value

12GB GDDR6

Generation-end clearance — prices below $449 MSRP as RX 9070 takes over.

The RX 7700 XT is superseded by the RX 9070. At clearance pricing, 12GB GDDR6 makes it a solid 1440p option.

AMD RX 7700 XT (2023): superseded — clearance 1440p value?

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT offered 16GB GDDR6 at $329 — a budget-friendly 1080p/entry 1440p card. Now superseded by the RX 9060 XT, it remains a strong clearance option with its generous VRAM at prices below launch MSRP.

Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.

16GB at budget pricing

Generation-end clearance as RX 9060 XT launches.

The RX 7600 XT is superseded by the RX 9060 XT. At clearance, 16GB GDDR6 makes it a solid budget 1080p/1440p card.

AMD RX 7600 XT (2024): superseded — budget clearance value?

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 was RDNA 3's entry-level card — 8GB GDDR6 at $269 with a tiny 132W TDP. Now superseded by the RX 9060, it remains playable at 1080p. The 8GB VRAM is its main limitation — at 1440p it's already tight. At deep clearance pricing under $200, it's an ultra-budget option, but the 16GB RX 7600 XT or Intel Arc B580 (12GB) are better long-term investments.

One of the lowest power GPUs available. Works with any PSU.

132W TDP — ultra-efficient

At sub-$200 prices, it's the cheapest way into modern AMD gaming.

Deep clearance pricing

Frame generation extends its 1080p capabilities.

FSR 3

Generation-end clearance as RX 9060 launches.

The RX 7600 is superseded by the RX 9060. At deep clearance, it's an ultra-budget 1080p option — but 8GB VRAM limits longevity.

AMD RX 7600 (2023): superseded — budget clearance option?

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

The Intel Arc A770 was Alchemist's flagship — 16GB GDDR6 at $349. It launched with notoriously rough drivers that have since improved dramatically. Now superseded by the Arc B770, the A770 at clearance pricing offers 16GB VRAM at prices that undercut everything else in the market. DX12 and Vulkan performance is solid; older DX9/DX11 titles remain a weak spot. A genuine clearance bargain for modern game libraries.

The cheapest way to get 16GB VRAM in a discrete GPU. Unmatched for VRAM-per-dollar.

16GB GDDR6 at clearance prices

Intel's driver team has spent 2+ years maturing the Alchemist stack. DX12 and Vulkan are now solid.

Dramatically improved drivers

The Intel Arc A770 is superseded by the Arc B770. At clearance, 16GB GDDR6 at sub-$250 makes it a unique value proposition — driver maturity note inside.

GPU	Cycle Advice	Deals Advice	Gen	VRAM	TDP	Upscaling	Launch MSRP, ref.	Successor
NVIDIARTX 5090 EnthusiastRTX 5000	Caution	neutral	RTX 5000	32 GB	575W	DLSS4	$1999	RTX 6090Late 2026 / Early 2027
NVIDIARTX 5080 EnthusiastRTX 5000	Buy	neutral	RTX 5000	16 GB	360W	DLSS4	$999	429est. days
NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti High-EndRTX 5000	Buy	neutral	RTX 5000	16 GB	300W	DLSS4	$749	450est. days
NVIDIARTX 5070 High-EndRTX 5000	Buy	neutral	RTX 5000	12 GB	250W	DLSS4	$549	464est. days
NVIDIARTX 5060 Ti MidRTX 5000	Buy	neutral	RTX 5000	16 GB	180W	DLSS4	$399	545est. days
NVIDIARTX 5060 EntryRTX 5000	Buy	neutral	RTX 5000	8 GB	150W	DLSS4	$299	607est. days
NVIDIARTX 4090 EnthusiastRTX 4000	Superseded	great	RTX 4000	24 GB	450W	DLSS3	$1599	RTX 5090
NVIDIARTX 4080 Super EnthusiastRTX 4000	Superseded	great	RTX 4000	16 GB	320W	DLSS3	$999	RTX 5080
NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti Super High-EndRTX 4000	Superseded	great	RTX 4000	16 GB	285W	DLSS3	$799	RTX 5070 Ti
NVIDIARTX 4070 Super High-EndRTX 4000	Superseded	great	RTX 4000	12 GB	220W	DLSS3	$599	RTX 5070
NVIDIARTX 4060 Ti MidRTX 4000	Superseded	great	RTX 4000	16 GB	165W	DLSS3	$449	RTX 5060 Ti
NVIDIARTX 4060 EntryRTX 4000	Superseded	good	RTX 4000	8 GB	115W	DLSS3	$299	RTX 5060
AMDRX 9070 XT High-EndRX 9000	Buy	neutral	RX 9000	16 GB	304W	FSR4	$599	440est. days
AMDRX 9070 High-EndRX 9000	Buy	neutral	RX 9000	16 GB	250W	FSR4	$549	440est. days
AMDRX 9060 XT MidRX 9000	Buy	neutral	RX 9000	16 GB	150W	FSR4	$349	—
AMDRX 9060 EntryRX 9000	Buy	neutral	RX 9000	8 GB	120W	FSR4	$249	—
AMDRX 7900 XTX EnthusiastRX 7000	Superseded	great	RX 7000	24 GB	355W	FSR3	$999	RX 9070 XT
AMDRX 7900 XT EnthusiastRX 7000	Superseded	great	RX 7000	20 GB	315W	FSR3	$899	RX 9070 XT
AMDRX 7800 XT High-EndRX 7000	Superseded	great	RX 7000	16 GB	263W	FSR3	$499	RX 9070
AMDRX 7700 XT High-EndRX 7000	Superseded	great	RX 7000	12 GB	245W	FSR3	$449	RX 9070
AMDRX 7600 XT MidRX 7000	Superseded	great	RX 7000	16 GB	150W	FSR3	$329	RX 9060 XT
AMDRX 7600 EntryRX 7000	Superseded	good	RX 7000	8 GB	132W	FSR3	$269	RX 9060
IntelArc A770 MidArc Alchemist	Superseded	great	Arc Alchemist	16 GB	225W	XeSS	$349	Arc B770
IntelArc B580 MidArc Battlemage	Caution	neutral	Arc Battlemage	12 GB	190W	XeSS	$249	—
IntelArc B770 High-EndArc Battlemage	Buy	neutral	Arc Battlemage	16 GB	250W	XeSS	$449	—

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