RTX 4070 vs RX 7900 XT for gaming

RTX 4070
RX 7900 XT
RTX 4070RX 7900 XT

The RTX 4070 is a high-end graphics card by NVIDIA that is expected to launch on April 13th, 2023⁶. It is based on the new NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, which offers improved performance and power efficiency over the previous generation.

The RX 7900 XT is an enthusiast-class graphics card by AMD that launched on December 13th, 2022. It is based on the new AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture, which offers improved performance and efficiency over the previous generation.

Price$1,128.01$1,589.37
Features
  • 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, which can handle high-resolution textures and games
  • Third-gen RT Cores, which enable fast and realistic ray tracing effects
  • Fourth-gen Tensor Cores, which power DLSS 3, a technology that uses AI to boost frame rates and image quality
  • NVIDIA Reflex, which reduces system latency and improves responsiveness in competitive games
  • NVIDIA Studio, which provides a suite of tools and drivers for creative professionals
  • 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, which can handle high-resolution textures and games
  • 84 RDNA™ 3 compute units, which enable fast and realistic ray tracing effects
  • Dual issue-rate compute units, which increase the IPC by 17% over RDNA™ 2
  • AI accelerator, which powers FidelityFX Super Resolution, a technology that uses AI to boost frame rates and image quality
  • Infinity Cache, which provides up to 2900 GB/s effective memory bandwidth with a 320-bit memory interface
Pros
  • Good performance for 1440p and 4K gaming, especially with DLSS enabled
  • Supports the new ATX 3.0 standard and PCIe Gen5 power connector for better stability and compatibility
  • Comes with 12GB of GDDR6X memory, which is more than enough for most games
  • Supports ray tracing and other advanced features of the Ada Lovelace architecture
  • It offers better raster performance than the RTX 4070 Ti, but at a lower price point of $799
  • It has more VRAM than the RTX 4070 Ti, which can help with future-proofing and demanding games
  • It supports new features like ray tracing overdrive mode and FidelityFX Super Resolution, which can enhance the gaming experience
Cons
  • Expensive compared to the previous generation RTX 3070 Ti and the AMD RDNA3 cards
  • Only a slight improvement in performance and efficiency over the RTX 4080 12GB
  • Requires a high-wattage power supply and may generate a lot of heat and noise
  • Not widely available due to supply shortages and scalpers
  • It has lower ray tracing performance than the RTX 4070 Ti, especially without FidelityFX Super Resolution
  • It may face supply issues and high demand, which could make it hard to find or buy at MSRP
  • It may not be compatible with some older motherboards or power supplies, which could require an upgrade
Specs
RTX 4070RX 7900 XT
Memory Size12 GB20 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Clock1313 MHz/21 Gbps effective2500 MHz/20 Gbps effective
Base Clock1920 MHz1500 MHz
TDP285 W300 W
Length336 mm/13.2 inches276 mm/10.9 inches
Width140 mm/5.5 inches135 mm/5.3 inches
Height61 mm/2.4 inches51 mm/2 inches
Release Date2023Nov 3rd, 2022
Benchmarks
RTX 4070
RX 7900 XT
CSGO
406
412
LOL
367
372
Warframe
280
284
DOTA2
269
273
overwatch
262
265
Path of Exile
258
261
StarCraft 2
246
249
Call of Duty ww2
232
235
A Way Out
224
227
Sea of Thieves
216
219
Frostpunk
215
218
Fortnite
212
214
AirMech Strike
211
214
destiny2
199
202
Far Cry 5
175
177
apexlegends
168
170
rainbow6siege
161
163
Radical Heights
154
156
BATTLETECH
140
142
GTA
138
140
PUBG
137
139
Total War THREE KINGDOMS
126
128
World of Tanks
114
116
Battlefield 4
109
111
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