The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7800 XTvsNVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7800 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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Buy/Wait:Superseded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 It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9070.

Superseded by RX 9070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 Ti
Buy/Wait:Wait

Late in cycle — next generation likely within 12 months

Best for: 4K gamers who want high-end Blackwell performance at a more accessible price than the RTX 5080.

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AMD RX 7800 XTNVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRX 7000RTX 5000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP263W300W
UpscalingFSR3DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$499$749
ReleasedSep 6, 2023Feb 20, 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 Ti

16GB GDDR7 at $749

Same VRAM as the $999 RTX 5080, making it the sweet spot for high-end 4K gaming.

300W TDP

Reasonable power draw for its performance class — runs on a 700W PSU.

DLSS 4 support

Full access to multi-frame generation and all Blackwell AI features.