GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 5070.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 24% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 5070 is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5070 packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 5070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5070's memory is faster — 672 GB/s versus 504 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 5070?
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster card by about 24%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz | 2,160 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz | 2,512 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Mar 2025 |
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