GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
VS
Radeon RX 7900M

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

2023Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

2023Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2090 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
126%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
112%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
107%
#23
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
97%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900M

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
174%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
172%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
169%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
121%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
116%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
106%
#57
Radeon RX 7900M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
83%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
80%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-8.1%)
Leading raw performance (+8.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7900M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile and Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 20,702 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 8.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 144 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score
20,702
22,385+8%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4608
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.62 TFLOPS
38.52 TFLOPS+147%
Boost Clock
1695 MHz
2090 MHz+23%
ROPs
48
192+300%
TMUs
144
288+100%
L1 Cache
4.5 MB+50%
3 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+433%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36
72+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
576 GB/s+125%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
32 MB+433%
6 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileRadeon RX 7900M
TDP
115W-36%
180W
Recommended PSU
650W
330W-49%
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
180.0+45%
124.4