The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5070vsAMD RX 7700 XT

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7700 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the NVIDIA RTX 5070's launch MSRP to decide.
NVIDIA RTX 5070
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers who want near-flagship performance at a fraction of the flagship price, and entry-level 4K gamers.

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AMD RX 7700 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.

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NVIDIA RTX 5070AMD RX 7700 XT
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRTX 5000RX 7000
VRAM12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP250W245W
UpscalingDLSS4FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$549$449
ReleasedMar 6, 2025Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~850 days~550 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 5070

RTX 4090-class rasterization at $549

NVIDIA's most disruptive price-to-performance ratio this generation — a generational leap accessible to mainstream budgets.

250W TDP — efficient

Lower power draw than the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, while delivering dramatically more performance.

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation

Full Blackwell AI features including multi-frame generation — exclusive to RTX 5000 series.

AMD RX 7700 XT

Clearance 1440p value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.

12GB GDDR6

Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.