The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5070vsNVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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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NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant at a steep clearance discount.

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NVIDIA RTX 5070NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
TierHigh-endMid-range
GenerationRTX 5000RTX 4000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP250W165W
UpscalingDLSS4DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$549$449
ReleasedMar 6, 2025May 24, 2023
Cycle length~850 days~780 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRTX 5060 Ti

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.

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Clearance pricing

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, an affordable 1440p option.

16GB variant

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model.

165W TDP

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.