RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT
The RX 7800 XT is about 11% faster than the RTX 4070 at 4K and 10% faster at 1440p.
Quick verdict: the RX 7800 XT is the better card outright, with no spec where the RTX 4070 pulls ahead in a way that matters.
RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT: Specs and Performance
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 16,870 | 19,059 |
| Estimated FPS · 1080p | 120 | 130 |
| Estimated FPS · 1440p | 91 | 100 |
| Estimated FPS · 4K | 54 | 60 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Board power | 200 W | 263 W |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $599 | $499 |
| PCI Express | 4.0 ×16 | 4.0 ×16 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Series | NVIDIA RTX 40 Series | AMD RX 7000 Series (RDNA 3) |
Estimated FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
1080p: the RX 7800 XT leads by 8%. 1440p: the RX 7800 XT leads by 10%. 4K: the RX 7800 XT leads by 11%. These figures come from our performance model, calibrated against published benchmark averages. They are estimates for comparing the two cards, not results measured on your PC.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games at 1440p
| Game (settings) | RTX 4070 | RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~75 | ~80 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~120 | ~130 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~105 | ~115 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~220 | ~240 |
Per-game figures scale each card's modelled 1440p average by how demanding the game is relative to our test blend, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these numbers.
Verdict: RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT?
The RX 7800 XT is slightly faster than the RTX 4070: about 8% at 1080p, 10% at 1440p and 11% at 4K in our model. The gap narrows at 1080p because both cards are closer to what a typical processor can feed them, so the higher your resolution, the more of the difference you actually get.
The RX 7800 XT carries 16GB of video memory against 12GB on the RTX 4070. 12GB is fine at 1440p today; the larger buffer mainly buys headroom at 4K and for games released over the next few years.
At launch the RTX 4070 was $599 and the RX 7800 XT $499, which works out to $6.6 and $5 per frame at 1440p. On those prices the RX 7800 XT is the better value, but street prices move every week, so check before you buy. The RX 7800 XT is rated for 63W more board power, which means more heat, more fan noise and possibly a bigger power supply.
Beyond raw speed, the RTX 4070 brings DLSS 3 Frame Generation, while the RX 7800 XT offers FSR 3 frame generation and AV1 encoding.
Bottom line: the RX 7800 XT is the better card outright, with no spec where the RTX 4070 pulls ahead in a way that matters.
Pairing Either Card With a Processor
A faster graphics card only helps if the processor can keep up. Each card's own page lists the slowest CPU that will not hold it back at every resolution:
- GeForce RTX 4070: best CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Radeon RX 7800 XT: best CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Check your own processor in the bottleneck calculator
Power supply: a common rule of thumb is the card's board power plus about 150W for the rest of a gaming PC, with 30% headroom. That points to roughly 500W for the RTX 4070 and 550W for the RX 7800 XT. Check the card maker's own recommendation too.
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RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT: Common Questions
Is the RTX 4070 better than the RX 7800 XT?
The RX 7800 XT is the better card outright, with no spec where the RTX 4070 pulls ahead in a way that matters. The RX 7800 XT is about 11% faster than the RTX 4070 at 4K and 10% faster at 1440p.
Which is better for 1440p, the RTX 4070 or the RX 7800 XT?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT, by about 10% (100 vs 91 FPS on high settings in our model).
Which is better for 4K, the RTX 4070 or the RX 7800 XT?
The Radeon RX 7800 XT, by about 11% (60 vs 54 FPS on high settings in our model).
Does the RTX 4070 have more VRAM than the RX 7800 XT?
No. The RTX 4070 has 12GB, while the RX 7800 XT has 16GB.
Data last reviewed October 15, 2026. Launch prices are US MSRPs; board power is the reference design's rating. See the methodology for how every figure is produced.