Radeon PRO W7900 vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon PRO W7900
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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 Radeon PRO W7900
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W7900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $3,500 for the Radeon PRO W7900, it costs 83% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 519.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+519.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($600) |
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 Radeon PRO W7900 and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon PRO W7900
The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon PRO W7900 scores 28,211 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 6.2%. The Radeon PRO W7900 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 56 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 224.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,211 | 29,958+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 7168+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.32 TFLOPS+73% | 35.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz | 2475 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+140% | 80 |
| TMUs | 384+71% | 224 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 7 MB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96+71% | 56 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 W7900 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W7900 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+71% | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7900 draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 29.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 245mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 220W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 267mm | 245mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.6 | 136.2+42% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 82.9% less ($2900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 49.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 516% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | $599-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $600-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 49.9+516% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | AD104 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | January 8 2024 |
| Ranking | #26 | #18 |
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