GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index.

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VRAM12GB GDDR6X
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Radeon RX 7800 XT
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Β£552
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Value Score
0.074
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP263W

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7800 XT vs GeForce RTX 4070

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

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 β€” 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?

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the faster card by about 11%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7800 XT better than the GeForce RTX 4070?

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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.

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.