Is your gaming rig getting a little long in the tooth? Still rocking a GPU from years back? If so, you probably aren't getting the best possible experience. PC gaming demands the latest and greatest hardware to push all of the best tech, and Nvidia just dropped the new hotness on us last month.
That's right, Big Green's already potent RTX 40 series GPUs have been refreshed with more performance, new AI capabilities, and brand-new price points to go along with them.
The current trio - RTX 4070, RTX 4070 TI, and RTX 4080 - all now have SUPER variants that can be found online and on store shelves. Let's talk a little bit about what makes these cards prime candidates for your next gaming PC upgrade, and how Gameflip can make them affordable for any budget.
RTX 4070 SUPER - $599
Better, faster, stronger, and yet somehow still the same size. (Image Source: Nvidia.com)
When compared with the base model RTX 4070, the RTX 4070 SUPER has a whopping 20% more total cores while upping the VRAM count from 8 GB to 12 GB. For us consumers, that means a considerable jump in performance that puts it on par with the RTX 3090 - the 30 series' top-of-the-line card. Good luck beating that value!
RTX 4070 TI SUPER - $799
Unfortunately, there is no Founder's Edition version of the RTX 4070 TI SUPER. Nvidia's AIB partners like Gigabyte and MSI are picking up the slack for this SUPER flavor. (Image Source: Sumeet Singh on Unsplash.com)
The next step up brings us to the RTX 4070 TI SUPER. The RTX 4070 TI was already a boosted version of the RTX 4070, and this refresh packs on even more performance. You get 16 GB of VRAM on the new card versus the 12 GB on the old card, but overall, the boost isn't as drastic coming from the RTX 4070 TI. However, if you're still running an RTX 20 series or older, the RTX 4070 TI SUPER is going to open up an entirely new world for you. Gaming-wise, of course.
RTX 4080 SUPER - $999
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the best GPU you can get right now. (Image Source: Nvidia.com)
This is it. The top dog, and the leader of the pack.
Nvidia is already recognized as the market leader for the graphics card segment, and their RTX 4080 SUPER seems like it will keep their position secure for years to come. Like the RTX 4070 TI, the gains coming from the base version RTX 4080 aren't particularly eye-catching, but it is now the definitive version of that top-tier GPU. If you need a little more convincing, how about this: the RTX 4080 SUPER is TWICE AS FAST as the RTX 3080 TI. A card that still holds its own to this day. The days of dual GPUs might be long gone, but the RTX 4080 SUPER is keeping that spirit alive.
The Gameflip Method
The search is over. (Image Source: Gameflip.com)
There's no arguing that these new graphics cards are great. They do unlock access to advanced ray tracing and DLSS 3 for unparalleled gaming after all. However, the new “affordable” price points Nvidia is touting are still well out of reach for most people. So, what are you to do when your PC needs new hardware to squeeze some more frames out of Cyberpunk 2077, but your wallet is feeling a little light?
Well, this is a Gameflip blog, so you should know what we're all about. But, in case you aren't let us enlighten you!
Gameflip is your one-stop marketplace with the best deals on all things video games. We don't carry graphics cards (yet), unfortunately, but that doesn't mean we haven't devised a way to help you save money on things we don't actively stock.
If you look through our selection of discounted gift cards, you'll find that we support the major chains you shop at every day. Walmart, Target, Best Buy, all the important ones are accounted for. Thanks to our community of loyal, honest users, Gameflip offers the best prices on gift cards for all of these places, allowing you to save money in-store just as easily as you do online through our marketplace.
When it comes to the RTX 40 series SUPER cards or any graphics cards in general, you're probably hoping to make your purchases at Best Buy. If you happen to search for Best Buy gift cards on Gameflip, you're guaranteed to find a seller carrying what you're looking for at a discounted price. And, thanks to the Gameflip Guarantee, your purchase with that seller and any others is completely protected. If we can't resolve an issue you have (an extremely rare occurrence), we refund your money - no questions asked.
This leaves you with the peace of mind you need to stock up on Best Buy gift cards from Gameflip, and use those discounted cards to fund your sick new GPU upgrade. You're only a few clicks away from joining the other GeForce RTX gamers out there, so what are you waiting for? Let Gameflip help you get all the gaming goodness you want today.
