The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4080 SupervsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Same generation (RTX 4000): This is a tier step-up comparison — the higher card adds performance for a premium. Worth it depends on your resolution target and workload.
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Superseded by RTX 5080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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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5070

Best for: 1440p gamers who find the RTX 4070 Super at a significant clearance discount.

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NVIDIA RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
TierEnthusiastHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
TDP320W220W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$999$599
ReleasedJan 31, 2024Jan 17, 2024
Cycle length~365 days~415 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
SuccessorRTX 5080RTX 5070

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Superseded but strong value — clearance pricing makes this competitive for 4K gaming.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

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Clearance value at 1440p

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance for significantly less.

220W TDP

Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

Mature drivers

Over a year of stability optimizations.