GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 7700 XT, leading by roughly 44% 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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
€600
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+78% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 3,456)
+78% Tensor Cores (192 vs 108)
+56% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 432 GB/s)
Price
€448
Performance
32%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+13% Ray Accelerators (54 vs 48)
+1% Boost Clock (2,544 MHz vs 2,512 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 7700 XT

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. 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 Radeon RX 7700 XT is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 7700 XT starts at $448 EUR against $600 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 7%.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 7700 XT (Blackwell vs RDNA 3), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 or Radeon RX 7700 XT?

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 Radeon RX 7700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $152 EUR over the Radeon RX 7700 XT?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 7700 XT
ArchitectureBlackwellRDNA 3
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N5
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)6,1443,456
Ray Tracing Cores4854
Tensor / AI Cores192108

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 7700 XT
Base Clock2,160 MHz1,900 MHz
Boost Clock2,512 MHz2,544 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth672 GB/s432 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5070Radeon RX 7700 XT
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W245 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2025Aug 2023