The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7800 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Cross-brand comparison: NVIDIA offers DLSS and CUDA for AI/ML workloads. AMD offers competitive rasterization, often with more VRAM at the same price. Choose based on your ecosystem needs.
AMD RX 7800 XT
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 who can find a used unit near or below the $499 MSRP — at current above-MSRP new prices, the RX 9070 is the better buy.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

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 It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5070 Ti

Best for: 1440p/4K gamers who find a well-priced used unit and don't need DLSS 4.

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AMD RX 7800 XTNVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRX 7000RTX 4000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP263W285W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$499$799
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Jan 24, 2024
Cycle length~550 days~390 days
Cycle adviceSupersededSuperseded
Deals adviceClearanceClearance
SuccessorRX 9070RTX 5070 Ti

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7800 XT

Used market value

New prices (~$799) are well above MSRP due to the memory shortage — used units around $475 are the only remaining value path.

16GB GDDR6

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Used market only

New units sell above MSRP. Used units are the only viable path to value for this card.

16GB GDDR6X

Same VRAM capacity as the RTX 5070 Ti — no VRAM compromise versus the successor.

Proven performance

Over 2 years of driver maturity ensures excellent stability across all titles.