GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 7800 XT.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 7800 XT are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 7800 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $47,417 JPY cheaper.
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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.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 7800 XT starts at $108,383 JPY against $155,800 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~44% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $107,884 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $155,200 JPY above its $600 JPY 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?
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 7800 XT stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
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?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 worth the extra $47,417 JPY over 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 |
