GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
$2678
Perf Index
37%
Value Score
0.014
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP200W
AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Price
$898
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.046
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP263W

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 4070

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7800 XT starts at $898 against $2,678 for the GeForce RTX 4070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7800 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 231%. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $399 above its $499 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $2,078 above its $600 MSRP.

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 Radeon RX 7800 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 4070?

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $1,780 over the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7800 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 7800 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.