The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4070 SupervsNVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti'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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.

Superseded by RTX 5070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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NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers on a mid-range budget who want DLSS 4 and enough VRAM for modern titles.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti
TierHigh-endMid-range
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 5000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
TDP220W180W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$599$429
ReleasedJan 17, 2024Apr 16, 2025
Cycle length~415 days~800 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.

NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti

16GB GDDR7 at $429

Finally resolves the VRAM debate — double the memory of the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at a competitive mid-range price.

DLSS 4

Multi-frame generation brings high frame rates to 1440p without brute-force rendering.

180W TDP

Efficient enough for mid-range builds without a PSU upgrade.