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This is a cross-brand comparison between the AMD RX 7700 XT (RX 7000, High-end, superseded by the AMD RX 9070) and the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super (RTX 4000, Enthusiast, superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5080), released 4 months apart. Against the RTX 4080 Super, the RX 7700 XT costs $550 less at launch MSRP ($449 vs $999, 55% cheaper), has 4 GB less VRAM (12 GB vs 16 GB) and draws 75W less at rated TDP (245W vs 320W).
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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5080.
Superseded by RTX 5080
Best for: 4K gamers who can find a well-priced used unit, understanding they miss out on DLSS 4 and Blackwell's efficiency gains.
Full details →| AMD RX 7700 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Enthusiast |
| Generation | RX 7000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| TDP | 245W | 320W |
| Upscaling | FSR3 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $449 | $999 |
| Editor score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Released | Sep 6, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~550 days | ~365 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RX 9070 | RTX 5080 |
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 around $1,400–$1,600 and used units start around $1,100 as of October 2026 — both above the $999 MSRP. Only worth it if a used unit turns up well below MSRP.
Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.
Over 2 years of optimizations ensures stability across all titles.
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 It has been superseded by the AMD RX 9070, which launched Mar 6, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is second-hand.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 31, 2024, the RTX 4080 Super has been on the market for 2 years 9 months. It has been superseded by the NVIDIA RTX 5080, which launched Jan 30, 2025, so it's no longer a current-generation buy — new stock is clearance, and the rest of the market is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 5080 — are where current pricing and timing advice apply.
At launch MSRP the RX 7700 XT is $550 cheaper than the RTX 4080 Super ($449 vs $999, 55% less). Per gigabyte of VRAM that's $37.4 for the RX 7700 XT and $62.4 for the RTX 4080 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 4080 Super (deals window to Jun 30, 2027, rated Wait): No clearance — new retail prices are ~40–60% above $999 MSRP due to production ending and scarcity, and used units start around $1,100 as of October 2026. Only consider a used unit well below MSRP.
Our pick: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
Both of these cards are superseded, so if you're buying new, compare the AMD RX 9070 and NVIDIA RTX 5080 instead. The rest of this verdict applies to clearance or used units.
Our pick is the RTX 4080 Super: it carries the higher editor score (8.4 vs 7.8), and it also has 4 GB more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB).
Go for the RX 7700 XT instead if you want lower power draw: 245W vs 320W rated TDP, or if you prefer AMD's FSR3 upscaling to NVIDIA's DLSS3.
Buy/Wait and deals ratings come from release-cycle and pricing data, not benchmarks. How we rate →
Where they're level: buy/wait signal (Superseded for both).