The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4070 SupervsAMD RX 9070

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the AMD RX 9070's launch MSRP to decide.
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5070

Best for: 1440p gamers who find the RTX 4070 Super at a significant clearance discount.

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AMD RX 9070
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM and AMD's ecosystem at the most efficient power-to-performance ratio.

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NVIDIA RTX 4070 SuperAMD RX 9070
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRTX 4000RX 9000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
TDP220W250W
UpscalingDLSS3FSR4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$599$549
ReleasedJan 17, 2024Mar 12, 2025
Cycle length~415 days~820 days
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRTX 5070

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super

Clearance value at 1440p

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, delivers ~75% of RTX 5070 performance for significantly less.

220W TDP

Efficient power draw works with modest PSUs.

Mature drivers

Over a year of stability optimizations.

AMD RX 9070

16GB at $549

Same VRAM as the 9070 XT for $50 less — excellent value.

250W TDP

More power-efficient than both the 9070 XT and RTX 5070.

FSR 4

Full access to AMD's ML-powered upscaling.