The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SupervsAMD RX 7800 XT

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.
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5070 Ti

Best for: 1440p/4K gamers who find a well-priced used unit and don't need DLSS 4.

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AMD RX 7800 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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 the best possible value — clearance RX 7800 XT is one of the strongest price-to-performance options available.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SuperAMD RX 7800 XT
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 7000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
TDP285W263W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$799$499
ReleasedJan 24, 2024Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~390 days~550 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
SuccessorRTX 5070 TiRX 9070

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Used market only

New units sell above MSRP. Used units are the only viable path to value for this card.

16GB GDDR6X

Same VRAM capacity as the RTX 5070 Ti — no VRAM compromise versus the successor.

Proven performance

Over 2 years of driver maturity ensures excellent stability across all titles.

AMD RX 7800 XT

Outstanding clearance value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, delivers excellent 1440p performance for well under $400.

16GB GDDR6

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.