The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4080 SupervsNVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti's launch MSRP to decide.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5080.

Superseded by RTX 5080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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NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 4K gamers who want high-end Blackwell performance at a more accessible price than the RTX 5080.

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NVIDIA RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
TierEnthusiastHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RTX 5000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
TDP320W300W
UpscalingDLSS3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$999$749
ReleasedJan 31, 2024Feb 20, 2025
Cycle length~365 days~850 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceWait
SuccessorRTX 5080

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.

NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti

16GB GDDR7 at $749

Same VRAM as the $999 RTX 5080, making it the sweet spot for high-end 4K gaming.

300W TDP

Reasonable power draw for its performance class — runs on a 700W PSU.

DLSS 4 support

Full access to multi-frame generation and all Blackwell AI features.