GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6600X

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2479 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6600X Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6600X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6600X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 49.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • Delivers 139.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 66.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 120W.
  • 26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 120W instead of 200W, a 80W reduction.
  • Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 16.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 49.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 105.3% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 13,113), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon PRO W6600X has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and 46 vs 32 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 139.6% (44.9 vs 18.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6600X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

AMD

Radeon PRO W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 105.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score
26,919+105%
13,113
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+188%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+187%
10.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz
2479 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+44%
128
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1060%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+44%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon PRO W6600X does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon PRO W6600X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600X carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the Radeon PRO W6600X. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s+125%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 3.0
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 draws 200W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 50% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP
200W
120W-40%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
241mm
Height
137mm
111mm
Slots
3
2-33%
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
134.6+23%
109.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 14.3% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 138.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP
$599-14%
$699
Performance per Dollar
44.9+139%
18.8
Codename
AD104
Navi 23
Release
April 12 2023
August 3 2021
Ranking
#32
#197

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