GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

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 — $356 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+53% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 3,840)
+53% Tensor Cores (184 vs 120)
+2% Boost Clock (2,475 MHz vs 2,430 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Price
€634
Performance
37%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+30% Ray Accelerators (60 vs 46)
+24% Bandwidth (624 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)

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 $634 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~56% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 7800 XT still sits about $135 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR 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?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 7800 XT edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

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 $356 EUR 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7800 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8883,840
Ray Tracing Cores4660
Tensor / AI Cores184120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7800 XT
Base Clock1,920 MHz1,800 MHz
Boost Clock2,475 MHz2,430 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps19.5 Gbps
Bandwidth504 GB/s624 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 7800 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP200 W263 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2023Aug 2023