GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Pro W5700X
GeForce RTX 4070
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700X
Why is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro W5700X?
Comparing the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to the Radeon Pro W5700X demonstrates the gap between a modern high-end gaming beast and a previous-generation professional workstation GPU. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a 2024 powerhouse from the Ada Lovelace generation, while the Radeon Pro W5700X was a professional solution based on the RDNA 1 architecture from late 2019, famously used in Apple's Mac Pro.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is more than double as powerful in modern benchmarks and introduces much more advanced Ray Tracing and AI-powered feature sets like DLSS 3.5. While the Radeon Pro W5700X was highly regarded for its stability and 16GB of VRAM in the professional workstation space, its raw horsepower has been significantly surpassed by the modern 40-series card. The 16GB of modern GDDR6X on the 4070 Ti SUPER also offers much higher bandwidth than the standard GDDR6 on the older professional card.\n\nUltimately, for most users and creative professionals, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the superior choice, offering vastly better value and speed in current rendering and gaming applications. The Radeon Pro W5700X remains a specialized tool for legacy workstation environments or users within the Mac Pro ecosystem, but for any level of cross-platform performance, the modern 40-series card is the definitive winner.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5700X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+53%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-53%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 178% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+178%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) |
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 and Radeon Pro W5700X
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.
Radeon Pro W5700X
The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 53%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+53% | 17,591 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+156% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+210% | 9.4 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+21% | 2040 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+28% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W5700X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | HEVC,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 2.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 305mm, occupying 3 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-2% | 205W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 305mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3-25% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+57% | 85.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 44.9% less ($449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 177.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-40% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-45% | $999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+178% | 17.6 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 10 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #32 | #130 |
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