GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon VII
GeForce RTX 4070
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 65.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+65.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-65.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (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 (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon VII offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 45% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 11.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+11.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($300) |
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 VII
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 VII
The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 65.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1750 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+65% | 16,308 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+53% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+117% | 13.44 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+41% | 1750 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184 | 240+30% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+517% | 0.94 MB |
| 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 VII 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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 103.2% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+103% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 4096-bit+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 38.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 280mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 89°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-32% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 280mm |
| Height | 137mm | 125mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-10% | 89°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+143% | 55.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon VII launched at $699 and now averages $300. The Radeon VII costs 45.5% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 54.4 (Radeon VII) — the Radeon VII offers 11.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-14% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $300-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9 | 54.4+11% |
| Codename | AD104 | Vega 20 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | February 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #32 | #125 |
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