The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7800 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 5070

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7800 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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.
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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 5070
Buy/Wait:Wait

Late in cycle — next generation likely within 12 months

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 7800 XTNVIDIA RTX 5070
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRX 7000RTX 5000
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP263W250W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$499$549
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Mar 6, 2025
Cycle length~550 days~850 days
Cycle adviceSupersededWait
Deals adviceClearanceBuy
SuccessorRX 9070

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 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.