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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5080.
Superseded by RTX 5080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.
Full details →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.
Full details →| NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super | AMD RX 9070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Generation | RTX 4000 | RX 9000 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 320W | 250W |
| Upscaling | DLSS3 | FSR4 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $999 | $549 |
| Released | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Cycle length | ~365 days | ~820 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Buy |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Caution |
| Successor | RTX 5080 | — |
New units sell above MSRP, but used units (~$800) represent the only realistic value option for this card.
Ample VRAM for 4K gaming and content creation.
Over 2 years of optimizations ensures stability across all titles.
Same VRAM as the 9070 XT for $50 less — excellent value.
More power-efficient than both the 9070 XT and RTX 5070.
Full access to AMD's ML-powered upscaling.