Radeon RX 780 vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 780
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 780 is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 780
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 251.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 780.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-251.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+251.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 24% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 360.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+360.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) | ✅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 780 and GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 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 780 scores 7,658 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 251.5%. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 780) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 26,919+252% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5888+53% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+23% | 29.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz | 2475 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 5.8 MB+673% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+30% | 46 |
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 780 | 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 780 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-10% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 304mm |
| Height | — | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5 | 134.6+217% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $721, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 23.7% less ($171 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 361.3% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-17% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | $550-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 48.9+361% |
| Codename | Navi 32 | AD104 |
| Release | September 11 2024 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #131 | #32 |
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