Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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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 7900 XTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) |
| 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 | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (287mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $930 for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 48.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($930) | ✅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 RX 7900 XTX and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $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
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 31,285 and the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reaches 29,958 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 RX 7900 XTX) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2498 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 56 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 224.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,285+4% | 29,958 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 7168+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.39 TFLOPS+73% | 35.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2498 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)
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 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900 XTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — a 90.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s+90% | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Decoder: AMD Dual Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | AMD Dual Media Engine | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | AMD Dual Media Engine | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 355W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 47% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 287mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 355W | 220W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 800W | 650W-19% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 287mm | 245mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 68°C-3% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.1 | 136.2+55% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $930, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 35.5% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.6 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) vs 49.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 48.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $599-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $930 | $600-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6 | 49.9+49% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | AD104 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | January 8 2024 |
| Ranking | #12 | #18 |
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