Radeon RX 6800S vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 6800S
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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 RX 6800S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 69.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-69.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+69.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 31% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 147.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($550) |
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 RX 6800S and GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 6800S
The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 69.9%. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,841 | 26,919+70% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5888+188% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+239% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz | 2475 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 184+44% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 5.8 MB+1060% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 46+44% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 96.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 504 GB/s+97% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 304mm |
| Height | — | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 158.4+18% | 134.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 31.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 147% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $599-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $550-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.8 | 48.9+147% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | AD104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #135 | #32 |
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