GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
VS
GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019Core: 1605 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070

#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
112%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
111%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
111%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
110%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
109%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
108%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
107%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
107%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
105%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
105%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
103%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
103%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
102%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
101%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
101%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
100%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
99%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
99%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
97%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
97%
#58
Arc A380
MSRP: $149|Avg: $119
95%
#59
Radeon RX 9070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
94%
#60
Radeon RX 7900 XT
MSRP: $899|Avg: $630
94%
#61
GeForce RTX 4080
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800
84%
#62
Arc A310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
82%
#63
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
MSRP: $799|Avg: $800
81%
#64
Radeon RX 9070 XT
MSRP: $599|Avg: $700
79%
#65
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP: $749|Avg: $850
78%
#66
Radeon RX 6900 XT
MSRP: $999|Avg: $385
78%
#67
GeForce GTX 1630
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
75%
#68
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 48.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

InsightGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-48.2%)
Leading raw performance (+48.2%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $175 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 68% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 112.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+112.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($175)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 48.2%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 184.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
18,166
26,919+48%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2560
5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.062 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+222%
Boost Clock
1770 MHz
2475 MHz+40%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160
184+15%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
5.8 MB+132%
L2 Cache
4 MB
36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores
40
46+15%
Tensor Cores
320+74%
184

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
12 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
504 GB/s+13%
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
36 MB+800%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
4th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 7.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
TDP
215W
200W-7%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
304mm
Height
116mm
137mm
Slots
2-33%
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
84.5
134.6+59%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $175, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 68.2% less ($375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.8 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 112.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$499-17%
$599
Avg Price (30d)
$175-68%
$550
Performance per Dollar
103.8+112%
48.9
Codename
TU104
AD104
Release
July 9 2019
April 12 2023
Ranking
#97
#32