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RTX 4070

RTX 4070
NVIDIA ยท GPU
RTX 4070
12GB VRAMPerf: 1000200W
Cheapest tracked offer (new)
Newegg ยท offer checked 2026-09-11

Prices & availability

Where to buy the RTX 4070

Current store offers
StoreConditionPrice (snapshot)ValueCheckedOffer link
NeweggNew$77169Go to offer โ†’
NeweggRefurbished$60082Go to offer โ†’
Amazon AffiliateNot trackedNot trackedNot rankedOn AmazonCheck on Amazon
4 additional offers across variants & stores2 highlights shown above
Additional tracked variants and store offers
VariantStoreConditionPriceValueCheckedOffer link
ASUS DUAL RTX 4070 EVO OC GDDR6NeweggNew$79869Go to offer โ†’
ASUS ATS RTX 4070 GAMING MEGALODONNeweggNew$88063Go to offer โ†’
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12GNeweggNew$93160Go to offer โ†’
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Founders EditionNeweggNew$103252Go to offer โ†’

We show 2 useful price highlights above; open the additional-offers row to see the other 4 tracked variants (AIB models like ASUS, MSI, XFXโ€ฆ). Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes; confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used are marked separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

The RTX 4070 ranks #22 of 64 in-stock graphics cards by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-09-11 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.

Is the RTX 4070 worth it in September 2026? (value analysis)

Relative Value ยท balanced
#22 of 64 in-stock graphics cards ยท 100 = current frame leader
69
Relative Value Score (69/100)
Strong Value at$621
Excellent Value at$525
Market-leading Value (100) at$451
Now vs Strong Value+$150 over
Would enter top 3 at~$484
Would take #1 at~$451

It sits at #22 of 64 in balanced value โ€” the "would enter" prices above show where it starts beating this frame's leaders. The current top 3 are within 5 points of each other, so leadership here is genuinely close.

S1080p Gaming#26A1440p Gaming#25C4K / VR#26CRay Tracing @ 2K (1440p)#19BAI / Local LLM#16A3D Rendering#11BLight Use & Efficiency#29

Each letter answers โ€œhow well does this product handle that job?โ€ โ€” price is never part of it.

S ExceptionalA ExcellentB GoodC Usable with compromisesD LimitedF Not suitableN/A Not enough data
S-tier capability for 1080p Gaming with substantial headroom โ€” a cheaper A-tier product may already satisfy the task.

Near this price: #6 value ยท #7 capability within ยฑ15% of this price ยท ยฑ15% band

Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use โ€” price excluded, identical to the tier list.

The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-09-11 offer frame back in as Relative Value.

Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
Scenario (preset)Relative ValueStrong Value at โ‰คExcellent Value at โ‰คMarket-leading Value (100) at โ‰คTop value pick here
Balanced69$621$525$451RX 9070 XT
1080p Budget57$554$492$443Arc A750
1440p Sweet Spot58$504$431$375RX 9070 XT
4K Ultra / VR39$157$121$96RTX 5090
Ray Tracing (1440p)55$454$384$330RX 9070 XT
AI / LLM21$28$21$16RTX 5090

Relative Value is the 0โ€“100 benefit/cost result computed within the current in-stock frame for each preset; the frame leader is 100 and other products show their relative share. Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.

Price & value history

What we actually observed โ€” lowest tracked offer, average offer price, and value/rank position among products on sale now in this category.

Lowest today $771
Tracked low $3302026-08-08
Tracked high $7982026-09-06
30-day average $749 +2.9%30 observations
Avg offer price $8825 offers
Offer spread +14.4%above cheapest
In its usual range Within a few percent of the 30-day average of $749.
Range
Layers
Lowest tracked offer 30-day average Avg offer price Value score Rank Gap โ€” no tracked offer
$200$400$600$800$1,00020406080#10#20#30Jul 15Aug 16Sep 11
Observed on 53 of 53 days in view. Gaps are days with no tracked in-stock offer and are never filled in. 2026-08-10 was recalculated after a bad offer we had published was withdrawn.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Up 61% since tracking began ($479 โ†’ $771).
  • โ†•๏ธ Swing of $468 between $330 (2026-08-08) and $798 (2026-09-06).

Across 53 tracked days we recorded the RTX 4070 on 53 of them. The lowest tracked offer was $330 on 2026-08-08 and the highest $798 on 2026-09-06. Today's lowest total is $771, 2.9% above the 30-day average of $749. The average offer price across 5 retailers is $882 (14.4% above the cheapest). Price volatility is volatile (16.9% CV).

Prices are the cheapest total (item plus shipping) we recorded for a New, in-stock offer on that day. Value and rank here are measured against products on sale now โ€” the set this product actually competes in โ€” so they will not match a Value Score computed over the whole catalogue elsewhere on this page. A previous-generation part is ranked among previous-generation parts, because that is the choice a buyer of one is actually making.

Will the RTX 4070 fit your PC? Power & size compatibility

Recommended PSU550 W or higher
Board power (TDP)200 W
Card length261 mm
Slot size2 slots
Memory bus192-bit
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16
Power connectors1x 8-pin

Before buying, confirm your case clears a 261 mm card and your power supply provides 550 W or more with the right connector. AIB models vary in length, cooler thickness and power headers.

Best alternatives to the RTX 4070 at similar prices

Same tier, cheaperRX 9070 S
also S-tier for 1080p Gaming at $699 โ€” saves $72 ยท market rank #3
Best value near this priceRX 9070 XT S
top Value within ยฑ15% of $771 โ€” $790 ยท market rank #1
Worth stepping up toRX 7900 XT S
+$128 buys S-tier for 1080p Gaming ยท market rank #10

Chosen for 1080p Gaming, not for general performance โ€” a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.

Looking for a different graphics cards?

Used RTX 4070 price & upgrade math (calculated)

We don't track live used-market listings yet, so here is an honest calculated guide instead. The cheapest new RTX 4070 in the 2026-09-11 offer frame is $771. Two yardsticks for a unit in excellent condition: 80% of the cheapest new price โ‰ˆ $617, and $451 โ€” the price at which its Value Score reaches a perfect 100 in its strongest scenario (balanced). The lower of the two, โ‰ˆ $451, is a sensible ceiling if you're buying used and a realistic asking price if you're selling. Discount further for wear, mining history or a missing warranty โ€” and score any real listing in the calculator.

Already own one? Selling it changes the upgrade math: what matters is the out-of-pocket cost โ€” the upgrade's price minus what your card sells for โ€” not the sticker price. At a โ‰ˆ$451 resale, ranked by overall raster performance, the strongest paths right now are RX 9070 XT (+42% for โ‰ˆ$339 out of pocket), RX 7900 XT (+35% for โ‰ˆ$448 out of pocket), RX 7900 XTX (+61% for โ‰ˆ$877 out of pocket). The tool below re-ranks for a specific task (1440p, ray tracing, AIโ€ฆ) and shows each option's Scenario Tier, since a faster card can still be the wrong upgrade for your use.

FAQ

What is a good price for the RTX 4070 right now?
The price targets at the top of this page are calculation thresholds, not forecasts: they say what the competing offers in the 2026-09-11 frame would have to be beaten by under the balanced weighting. Two caveats worth knowing โ€” they move when the rest of the market moves, even if this product's own price doesn't; and hitting a target says the PRICE is good, not that the product suits your job (that's what the tier badges above answer). Change the weighting in the calculator and the targets change with it.
Where can I buy the RTX 4070?
We track 6 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions โ€” the first 2 useful price highlights are shown above, with the other 4 in the additional-offers disclosure. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
Is the RTX 4070 worth it in September 2026?
That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #22 of 64 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-09-11 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
How much power does the RTX 4070 draw?
Its board power (TDP) is 200W, and we suggest at least a 550W power supply for a typical single-GPU system. Higher-clocked AIB models can draw a little more โ€” check the specific card.
What is the RTX 4070 best suited for?
On our 1000-point GPU scale (RTX 4070 = 1000) it indexes 1000 raster / 1000 ray tracing / 1000 AI. Use the scenario matrix to compare 1080p, 1440p, 4K, creation and AI capability.
What is a fair used price for the RTX 4070?
We don't have live used-market data yet, so we calculate a guide: 80% of the cheapest new offer (โ‰ˆ$617) or the price where its Value Score reaches 100 in its strongest scenario ($451) โ€” whichever is lower, โ‰ˆ $451 for a unit in excellent condition. Discount for wear, mining history or a missing warranty.
Is a used RTX 4070 worth it?
A used or refurbished RTX 4070 can undercut new pricing meaningfully โ€” see the New / Refurbished / Used split in the offers table and our calculated used ceiling of โ‰ˆ$451. Weigh the discount against no manufacturer warranty and seller risk; paste any listing into the calculator to score it against the current market.
What is the best upgrade from the RTX 4070?
Counting a โ‰ˆ$451 resale for your current card, the strongest computed paths in the 2026-09-11 offer frame are RX 9070 XT (+42% for โ‰ˆ$339 out of pocket), RX 7900 XT (+35% for โ‰ˆ$448 out of pocket), RX 7900 XTX (+61% for โ‰ˆ$877 out of pocket) โ€” ranked by performance gained per dollar actually spent. Use the upgrade tool on this page for your own budget and resale estimate.

Offer frame: 2026-09-11 ยท dataset generated 2026-09-11 ยท formula gpu-value-v1.4-benefit-cost-product ยท Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology โ€” not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology ยท Report a data error We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.