GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 139% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $859 CAD for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
$629 CAD
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+43% Tensor Cores (320 vs 224)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
Price
$1,149 CAD
Performance
43%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+180% CUDA Cores (7,168 vs 2,560)
+40% RT Cores (56 vs 40)
+40% Boost Clock (2,475 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 139% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER packs 7,168 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER currently lists from $290 CAD, $859 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER at $1,149 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~66% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $550 CAD above its $599 CAD MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 139% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $859 CAD over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5607,168
Ray Tracing Cores4056
Tensor / AI Cores320224

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,980 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W220 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jan 2024