The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4070 SupervsAMD RX 9070 XT

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the AMD RX 9070 XT's launch MSRP to decide.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.

Superseded by RTX 5070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 9070 XT
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p and 4K gamers who want 16GB VRAM, competitive rasterization, and don't need NVIDIA-specific features like DLSS or CUDA.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 SuperAMD RX 9070 XT
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 9000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
TDP220W304W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$599$599
ReleasedJan 17, 2024Mar 6, 2025
Cycle length~415 days~820 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
SuccessorRTX 5070

Why buy each?

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.

AMD RX 9070 XT

16GB GDDR6 — VRAM advantage

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

FSR 4 with ML upscaling

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

No vendor lock-in

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