Launch MSRPs, release cycles and deals windows as of November 9, 2026.
This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7700 XT (RX 7000, High-end, superseded by the AMD RX 9070) and the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super (RTX 4000, High-end, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5070), released 4 months apart. Against the RTX 4070 Super, the RX 7700 XT costs $150 less at launch MSRP ($449 vs $599, 25% cheaper), matches its 12 GB of VRAM and draws 25W more at rated TDP (245W vs 220W).
This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070
Best for: 1440p gamers who can find a used unit below the $449 MSRP — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.
Full details →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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.
Superseded by RTX 5070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.
Full details →| AMD RX 7700 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Generation | RX 7000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| TDP | 245W | 220W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $449 | $599 |
| Editor score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Released | Sep 6, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~550 days | ~415 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RX 9070 | RTX 5070 |
No longer stocked new by major retailers as of October 2026 — used units around $370–$450, at or below the $449 MSRP, are the only sensible way to buy one.
Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.
Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.
New units sell well above MSRP and used units run around $670 as of October 2026 — above the $599 launch price. Delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance; only worth it used below $500.
Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.
Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.
Released Sep 6, 2023, the RX 7700 XT has been on the market for 3 years 2 months. It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Released Jan 17, 2024, the RTX 4070 Super has been on the market for 2 years 9 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.
Both cards are superseded. If you're buying new, their replacements — the AMD RX 9070 and NVIDIA RTX 5070 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the RX 7700 XT is $150 cheaper than the RTX 4070 Super ($449 vs $599, 25% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $37.4 for the RX 7700 XT and $49.9 for the RTX 4070 Super — the RX 7700 XT gives more memory for the money. Launch MSRP is only a reference point for a superseded card; its real price is whatever clearance or used stock sells for today.
RX 7700 XT (deals window to Dec 5, 2026, rated Caution): Black Friday 2026 — new stock has dried up, so retail clearance deals are unlikely. Watch the used market for units under $350.
RTX 4070 Super (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): New retail — no longer in production; remaining new units cost well above the $599 MSRP. Do not buy new.
Our pick: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the AMD RX 9070 and NVIDIA RTX 5070 instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
Our pick is the RTX 4070 Super: it carries the higher editor score (8.2 vs 7.8), and it also draws 25W less at rated TDP (220W vs 245W).
Go for the RX 7700 XT instead if you prefer AMD's FSR3 upscaling to NVIDIA's DLSS3, or if you find one on clearance or second-hand for clearly less than the RTX 4070 Super costs.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: VRAM (12 GB each) and buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).