GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7900M
GeForce RTX 4070
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆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 (304mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RX 7900M
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 RX 7900M
The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 20.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+20% | 22,385 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+28% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS | 38.52 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+18% | 2090 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 192+200% |
| TMUs | 184 | 288+57% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+93% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+500% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 72+57% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.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 RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 36 MB+500% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 180W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 330W-49% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+8% | 124.4 |
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