ToolsPouch

GPU comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

  • Blender render score 5118 samples/min
  • Video memory 12 GB
  • Board power 200 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 7800 XT

  • Blender render score 2774 samples/min
  • Video memory 16 GB
  • Board power 263 W
Compare other parts

01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is 84% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 40705,118

Median of 41 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT2,774

Median of 20 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A47%Fair
B40%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4070 · Blender render score: 5118 samples/min vs 2774 samples/min

Office Work

A59%Good
B50%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4070 · Board power: 200 W vs 263 W

Daily Use

A51%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4070 · Blender render score: 5118 samples/min vs 2774 samples/min

Content Creation

A45%Fair
B42%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 6 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

51/100

BAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

45/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Advantages

  • Blender render score 5118 samples/min vs 2774 samples/min (84% higher)
  • Shader units 5888 vs 3840 (53% higher)
  • Board power 200 W vs 263 W (24% lower)
  • Boost clock 2475 MHz vs 2430 MHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 12 GB vs 16 GB (25% lower)
  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 256 bit (25% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Advantages

  • Video memory 16 GB vs 12 GB (33% higher)
  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 192 bit (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Blender render score 2774 samples/min vs 5118 samples/min (46% lower)
  • Shader units 3840 vs 5888 (35% lower)
  • Board power 263 W vs 200 W (32% higher)
  • Boost clock 2430 MHz vs 2475 MHz (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070BAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.5118 samples/min Better +84%2774 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.4120
Memory
Video memory12 GB16 GB Better +33%
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus192 bit256 bit Better +33%
Cores & clocks
Shader units5888 Better +53%3840
Boost clock2475 MHz Better +2%2430 MHz
Power
Board power200 W Better263 W
Platform
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Release year20232023
Launch price$599$499

Ready to buy?

Prices change daily. Check the current price of each part.

ACheck Price on Amazon: GeForce RTX 4070BCheck Price on Amazon: Radeon RX 7800 XT

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 posts a median render score of 5,118 against 2,774 for AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, making it 84% faster. The medians are based on 41 and 20 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: 12 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 2475 MHz boost clock, 200 W board power, released in 2023, launched at $599. AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT: 16 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2430 MHz boost clock, 263 W board power, released in 2023, launched at $499.

Our overall scores are 51 for GeForce RTX 4070 and 45 for Radeon RX 7800 XT out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: GeForce RTX 4070; for office work: GeForce RTX 4070; for daily use: GeForce RTX 4070; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 7800 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 posts a median render score of 5,118 against 2,774 for AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, making it 84% faster. The medians are based on 41 and 20 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT?

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is rated at 263 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 at 200 W, so the GeForce RTX 4070 draws 32% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 4070 and the Radeon RX 7800 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT at $499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 or the Radeon RX 7800 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (47 vs 40 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

More GPU comparisons

About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.