The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5070 TivsNVIDIA RTX 4080 Super

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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 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 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Superseded by RTX 5080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 5070 TiNVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
TierHigh-endEnthusiast
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
TDP300W320W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$749$999
ReleasedFeb 20, 2025Jan 31, 2024
Cycle length~850 days~365 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRTX 5080

Why buy each?

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.

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Superseded but strong value — clearance pricing makes this competitive for 4K gaming.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