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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070.
Superseded by RTX 5070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 →Mid-cycle — next generation may be on the horizon
Best for: 4K gamers and creators who want Blackwell performance without the 5090's price and power demands.
Full details →| NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super | NVIDIA RTX 5080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | High-end | Enthusiast |
| Generation | RTX 4000 | RTX 5000 |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| TDP | 220W | 360W |
| Upscaling | DLSS3 | DLSS4 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $999 |
| Released | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Cycle length | ~415 days | ~850 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Caution |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Caution |
| Successor | RTX 5070 | — |
New units sell above MSRP. Used units (~$480) are the only path to value — delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance at a significant saving.
Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.
Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.
Delivers excellent 4K frame rates at a lower TDP and price than the 5090 — the practical enthusiast choice.
Same DLSS 4 technology as the flagship, dramatically boosting frame rates in supported titles.
Runs on a 750W PSU comfortably, unlike the 5090's 1000W recommendation.