The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7600 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Cross-brand comparison: NVIDIA offers DLSS and CUDA for AI/ML workloads. AMD offers competitive rasterization, often with more VRAM at the same price. Choose based on your ecosystem needs.
AMD RX 7600 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9060 XT.

Superseded by RX 9060 XT

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.

Superseded by RTX 5070

Best for: 1440p gamers who find a well-priced used unit and can accept 12GB VRAM without DLSS 4.

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AMD RX 7600 XTNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationRX 7000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP150W220W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$329$599
ReleasedJan 24, 2024Jan 17, 2024
Cycle length~600 days~415 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
SuccessorRX 9060 XTRTX 5070

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7600 XT

16GB at budget pricing

Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient.

Clearance value

Street prices well below $329 MSRP.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Used market value

New units sell above MSRP. Used units (~$480) are the only path to value — delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance at a significant saving.

220W TDP

Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

Mature drivers

Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.