GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 7800 XT is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 7800 XT are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT
The GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 7800 XT post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 263W for the Radeon RX 7800 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 7800 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon RX 7800 XT?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card. 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
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 better than the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Does the Radeon RX 7800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC N5 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 5,888✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz✓ | 1,800 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,430 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps✓ | 19.5 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 624 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W✓ | 263 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Aug 2023 |
