The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4080 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 4080 Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5080.

Superseded by RTX 5080

Best for: 4K gamers who can find a well-priced used unit, understanding they miss out on DLSS 4 and Blackwell's efficiency gains.

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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 4080 SuperAMD RX 7800 XT
TierEnthusiastHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 7000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
TDP320W263W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$999$499
ReleasedJan 31, 2024Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~365 days~550 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
SuccessorRTX 5080RX 9070

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

Used market value

New units sell above MSRP, but used units (~$800) represent the only realistic value option for this card.

16GB GDDR6X

Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.

Mature Ada Lovelace drivers

Over 2 years of optimizations ensures 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Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, delivers excellent 1440p performance for well under $400.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.