The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5070 TivsAMD RX 7800 XT

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7800 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

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 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers seeking the best possible value — clearance RX 7800 XT is one of the strongest price-to-performance options available.

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NVIDIA RTX 5070 TiAMD RX 7800 XT
TierHigh-endHigh-end
GenerationRTX 5000RX 7000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP300W263W
UpscalingDLSS4FSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$749$499
ReleasedFeb 20, 2025Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~850 days~550 days
Cycle adviceBuyWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

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.

AMD RX 7800 XT

Outstanding clearance value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, delivers excellent 1440p performance for well under $400.

16GB GDDR6

Same VRAM as its successor — no VRAM compromise.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.