GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 99.3% 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+99.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-99.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $590 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 26% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 170.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+170.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($590) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 6800S
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 99.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 240 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+99% | 15,841 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+275% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+366% | 8.602 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+24% | 2100 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+88% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+1400% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+88% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6800S utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800S has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 96.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+97% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | RDNA 2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 96.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 100W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 650W-7% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 285mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8 | 158.4+43% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 26.3% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 170.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590-26% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+170% | 19.8 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 23 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #11 | #135 |
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