GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+176.3%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

4 GB 275

9,741

0.0%

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 R9 Fury + Fury X 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 R9 Fury + Fury X: 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

✅124.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 199.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌55.9% longer card at 304mm vs 195mm.

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 195mm instead of 304mm, a 109mm 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 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 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 124.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 176.3% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 9,741), 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 4 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 46 vs 0 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 $50 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $649, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 199.4% (44.9 vs 15.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X Technical Specifications

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

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 R9 Fury + Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,741 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X's 9,741 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 176.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
G3D Mark Score	26,919+176%	9,741
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+239%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+136%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	256+39%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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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 R9 Fury + Fury X 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 R9 Fury + Fury X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
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 R9 Fury + Fury X carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 200% 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 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — a 1.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 4096-bit on the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	512 GB/s+2%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X's 275W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 195mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
TDP	200W-27%	275W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	195mm
Height	137mm	115mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	134.6+280%	35.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X launched at $649. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 7.7% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 15.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 199.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
MSRP	$599-8%	$649
Performance per Dollar	44.9+199%	15.0
Codename	AD104	Fiji
Release	April 12 2023	June 24 2015
Ranking	#32	#282

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