The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4080 SupervsAMD RX 9070

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the AMD RX 9070's launch MSRP to decide.
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RTX 5080

Best for: 4K gamers seeking clearance-priced enthusiast performance from the previous generation.

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AMD RX 9070
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM and AMD's ecosystem at the most efficient power-to-performance ratio.

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NVIDIA RTX 4080 SuperAMD RX 9070
TierEnthusiastHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 9000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
TDP320W250W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$999$549
ReleasedJan 31, 2024Mar 12, 2025
Cycle length~365 days~820 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRTX 5080

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

Clearance pricing below $999 MSRP

Superseded but strong value — clearance pricing makes this competitive for 4K gaming.

16GB GDDR6X

Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.

Mature Ada Lovelace drivers

Over a year of optimizations ensures stability across all titles.

AMD RX 9070

16GB at $549

Same VRAM as the 9070 XT for $50 less — excellent value.

250W TDP

More power-efficient than both the 9070 XT and RTX 5070.

FSR 4

Full access to AMD's ML-powered upscaling.