GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7900M

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 RX 7900M 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 RX 7900M: 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

✅+20.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅12.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,385 vs 26,919).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 7900M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4070 instead at 26,919 vs 22,385, 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon RX 7900M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7900M 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 RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 20.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	26,919+20%	22,385
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+18%	2090 MHz
ROPs	64	192+200%
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+93%	3 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+500%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation, but they get there through different ecosystems. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can help smooth out supported games, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 7900M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7900M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 7900M carries 16 GB. Radeon RX 7900M gives you 33.3% 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 RX 7900M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the Radeon RX 7900M. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). 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 RX 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7900M
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7900M
TDP	200W	180W-10%
Recommended PSU	650W	330W-49%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+8%	124.4