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 SUPER and Radeon RX 6900 XT are effectively a dead heat β€” under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 6900 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar β€” $19 GBP cheaper.

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VS
Price
Β£719
Perf Index
44%
Value Score
0.061
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP220W
AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Price
Β£700
Perf Index
43%
Value Score
0.061
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP300W

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6900 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 6900 XT

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and Radeon RX 6900 XT post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6900 XT starts at $700 GBP against $719 GBP for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6900 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $120 GBP above its $599 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws just 220W versus 300W for the Radeon RX 6900 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the Radeon RX 6900 XT has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 12GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX 6900 XT (Ada Lovelace vs RDNA 2), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6900 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 SUPER or Radeon RX 6900 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6900 XT stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 6900 XT edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better 4K option β€” it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $19 GBP over the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6900 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6900 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.