This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5090.
Superseded by RTX 5090
Best for: 4K enthusiasts who can find a well-priced used RTX 4090 and don't need DLSS 4 or Blackwell's efficiency improvements.
Full details →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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.
Superseded by RX 9070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 AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.
Full details →| NVIDIA RTX 4090 | AMD RX 7700 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Generation | RTX 4000 | RX 7000 |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 450W | 245W |
| Upscaling | DLSS3 | FSR3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $1599 | $449 |
| Released | Oct 12, 2022 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Cycle length | ~840 days | ~550 days |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Clearance |
| Successor | RTX 5090 | RX 9070 |
More VRAM than the RTX 5080 (16GB), relevant for AI workloads and 4K texture packs even in the Blackwell era.
New retail units are scarce and priced above MSRP. The used market (eBay, local classifieds) is the only viable path to value.
Over 3 years of driver optimizations make this one of the most stable GPUs available.
Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.
Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.
Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.