GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 7900 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (20 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $630 for the Radeon RX 7900 XT, it costs 5% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 8.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($600) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($630) |
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 4070 SUPER and Radeon RX 7900 XT
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon RX 7900 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 and the Radeon RX 7900 XT reaches 28,996 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) with 224 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29,958+3% | 28,996 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7168+33% | 5376 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.48 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+45% |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+3% | 2394 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 192+140% |
| TMUs | 224 | 336+50% |
| L1 Cache | 7 MB+133% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56 | 84+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 66.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 58.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 20 GB+67% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 800 GB/s+59% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 320-bit+67% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-27% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 245mm | 276mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 136.2+41% | 96.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 and now averages $630. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 4.8% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 8.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-33% | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600-5% | $630 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.9+8% | 46.0 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 8 2024 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #18 | #21 |
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