The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7700 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 4080 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 7700 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.

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NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5080.

Superseded by RTX 5080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.

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AMD RX 7700 XTNVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
TierHigh-endEnthusiast
GenerationRX 7000RTX 4000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP245W320W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$999
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Jan 31, 2024
Cycle length~550 days~365 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
SuccessorRX 9070RTX 5080

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7700 XT

Clearance 1440p value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.

12GB GDDR6

Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

Used market value

New units sell above MSRP, but used units (~$800) represent the only realistic value option for this card.

16GB GDDR6X

Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.

Mature Ada Lovelace drivers

Over 2 years of optimizations ensures stability across all titles.