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This GPU has been superseded. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is no longer the current generation. The replacement is the NVIDIA RTX 5070

At current street prices, the RTX 4070 Super may still offer strong value — check clearance pricing before dismissing it.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
High-EndRTX 4000NVIDIA

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

VRAM: 12 GB GDDR6XTDP: 220WDLSS3Ray TracingLaunch MSRP, ref.: $599

Buy now or wait?

🗓 Released Jan 17, 2024
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Cycle Advice

Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070

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Deals Advice

Clearance

No longer the current generation — clearance and second-hand prices are at their lowest. The current replacement is the NVIDIA RTX 5070

📊GPU Specs

TypeNVIDIA GPU
TierHigh-End
GenerationRTX 4000
VRAM12 GB GDDR6X
TDP220W
UpscalingDLSS3
Ray Tracing✅ Yes
Launch MSRP$599 (ref.)

💡About the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super was Ada Lovelace's 1440p sweet spot — 12GB GDDR6X at $599. Now superseded by the RTX 5070 and out of production, new retail prices have risen ~36% above MSRP due to scarcity. The used market (~$480) is the only viable path to value.

  • Used market value

    New units sell above MSRP. Used units (~$480) are the only path to value — delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance at a significant saving.

  • 220W TDP

    Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

  • Mature drivers

    Over 2 years of stability optimizations ensure excellent game compatibility.

🎯Who is this for?

1440p gamers who find a well-priced used unit and can accept 12GB VRAM without DLSS 4.

FAQs

RTX 4070 Super vs RTX 5070 — is the new card worth full MSRP?

Yes. New RTX 4070 Super units now sell above $800 — more than the RTX 5070's $549 MSRP. The 5070 is the obvious choice for new purchases. Used 4070 Super units around $400–480 may offer value for budget builds.

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