The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SupervsNVIDIA RTX 5070

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5070 Ti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

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers who want near-flagship performance at a fraction of the flagship price, and entry-level 4K gamers.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA RTX 5070
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 5000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
TDP285W250W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$799$549
ReleasedJan 24, 2024Mar 6, 2025
Cycle length~390 days~850 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceBuy
SuccessorRTX 5070 Ti

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.

NVIDIA RTX 5070

RTX 4090-class rasterization at $549

NVIDIA's most disruptive price-to-performance ratio this generation — a generational leap accessible to mainstream budgets.

250W TDP — efficient

Lower power draw than the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, while delivering dramatically more performance.

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Full Blackwell AI features including multi-frame generation — exclusive to RTX 5000 series.