GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6800

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon PRO W6800

2021Core: 2075 MHzBoost: 2320 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6800 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 W6800 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 W6800: 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

  • +32.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
  • Delivers 398.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

  • 4.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,270 vs 26,919).
  • 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.
  • 275.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,249 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon PRO W6800 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4070 instead at 26,919 vs 20,270, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
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: native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon PRO W6800 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,650 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $2,249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 398.6% (44.9 vs 9.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon PRO W6800 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W6800 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 W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 20,270 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 32.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
G3D Mark Score
26,919+33%
20,270
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+53%
3840
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+64%
17.82 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+7%
2320 MHz
ROPs
64
96+50%
TMUs
184
240+30%
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+673%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+800%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46
60+30%

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 W6800 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 W6800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
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 W6800 carries 32 GB. Radeon PRO W6800 gives you 166.7% 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 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the Radeon PRO W6800. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
32 GB+167%
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
576 GB/s+14%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
36 MB+800%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). 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 (Radeon PRO W6800).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
TDP
200W-20%
250W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
267mm
Height
137mm
111mm
Slots
3
2-33%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+66%
81.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 73.4% cheaper ($1650 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 398.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP
$599-73%
$2249
Performance per Dollar
44.9+399%
9.0
Codename
AD104
Navi 21
Release
April 12 2023
June 8 2021
Ranking
#32
#74

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