GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
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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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 6000 Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $5,500 for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 865.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+865.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($600) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,500) |
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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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.
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,454 points. Launch price was $6,799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 28,454 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 5.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 142 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) with 224 Tensor cores vs 568.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29,958+5% | 28,454 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7168 | 18176+154% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.48 TFLOPS | 91.06 TFLOPS+157% |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz | 2505 MHz+1% |
| ROPs | 80 | 192+140% |
| TMUs | 224 | 568+154% |
| L1 Cache | 7 MB | 17.8 MB+154% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 96 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56 | 142+154% |
| Tensor Cores | 224 | 568+154% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — a 90.5% advantage for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 960 GB/s+90% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 96 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 12.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| 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 NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 500W (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-27% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 16-pin |
| Length | 245mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 136.2+44% | 94.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799 and now averages $5500. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 89.1% less ($4900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 5.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 859.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-91% | $6799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600-89% | $5500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.9+860% | 5.2 |
| Codename | AD104 | AD102 |
| Release | January 8 2024 | December 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #18 | #24 |
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