GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 24% 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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GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 5070 is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5070 packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5070 starts at $600 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 105%. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 5070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5070's memory is faster — 672 GB/s versus 504 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 5070?
The GeForce RTX 5070 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.