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 comes out noticeably faster — about 16% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. But the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $561 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,000
Benchmark %
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+70% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 3,456)
+70% Tensor Cores (184 vs 108)
+17% Bandwidth (504 GB/s vs 432 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Price
€439
Benchmark %
32%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+17% Ray Accelerators (54 vs 46)
+3% Boost Clock (2,544 MHz vs 2,475 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT

The GeForce RTX 4070 is noticeably faster, around 16% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 7700 XT currently lists from $439 EUR, $561 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4070 at $1,000 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~97% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $400 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 200W against 245W, the GeForce RTX 4070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 7700 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 7700 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 7700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is noticeably faster, roughly 16% ahead. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 7700 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 $561 EUR over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 7700 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7700 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8883,456
Ray Tracing Cores4654
Tensor / AI Cores184108

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7700 XT
Base Clock1,920 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz2,544 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s432 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP200 W245 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2023Aug 2023