GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W7800
GeForce RTX 4070
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (32 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $2,200 for the Radeon PRO W7800, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 296.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+296.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) |
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 and Radeon PRO W7800
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.
Radeon PRO W7800
The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 and the Radeon PRO W7800 reaches 27,180 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W7800 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2525 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 70 (Radeon PRO W7800) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919 | 27,180 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+31% | 4480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS | 45.25 TFLOPS+55% |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz | 2525 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 184 | 280+52% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+190% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+500% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 70+52% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 Radeon PRO W7800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7800) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+500% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 260W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-23% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 267mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+29% | 104.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499 and now averages $2200. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 75% less ($1650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.4 (Radeon PRO W7800) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 294.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon PRO W7800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-76% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-75% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+294% | 12.4 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 31 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #32 | #28 |
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