GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
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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 7900 GRE
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 16.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+16.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $540), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 6.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅More affordable ($540) |
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 7900 GRE
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 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 27,162 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 16.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 80 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) with 240 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+16% | 27,162 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+50% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS | 45.98 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+16% | 2245 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 160+100% |
| TMUs | 240 | 320+33% |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+200% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 80+33% |
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 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900 GRE has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 576 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). 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 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 9.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 260W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W-7% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 276mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 60°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8+6% | 104.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549 and now averages $540. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE costs 8.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 50.3 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 6.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $549-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $540-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+6% | 50.3 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | July 27 2023 |
| Ranking | #11 | #29 |
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