G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 220W instead of 355W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 245mm instead of 287mm, a 42mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XTX across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅22.1% more average FPS across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.3 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌61.4% higher power demand at 355W vs 220W.
❌17.1% longer card at 287mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 59.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 31.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅Draws 220W instead of 355W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 245mm instead of 287mm, a 42mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅22.1% more average FPS across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XTX across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.3 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌61.4% higher power demand at 355W vs 220W.
❌17.1% longer card at 287mm vs 245mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 XTX better than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.1% more average FPS across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7900 XTX is about 66.8% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 22.1% more estimated average FPS across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER make more sense than Radeon RX 7900 XTX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (220W vs 355W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 7900 XTX currently gives you 4.4% higher G3D Mark and 22.1% more estimated average FPS across 8 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 XTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	183 FPS	263 FPS
medium	167 FPS	244 FPS
high	151 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	246 FPS
medium	124 FPS	205 FPS
high	110 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	174 FPS
medium	78 FPS	145 FPS
high	65 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	574 FPS	871 FPS
medium	477 FPS	683 FPS
high	368 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	459 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	677 FPS
medium	327 FPS	546 FPS
high	262 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	373 FPS
medium	155 FPS	307 FPS
high	132 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	921 FPS	945 FPS
medium	742 FPS	775 FPS
high	652 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	714 FPS
medium	578 FPS	587 FPS
high	497 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	501 FPS
medium	403 FPS	414 FPS
high	352 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	295 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
1080p
low	857 FPS	951 FPS
medium	711 FPS	805 FPS
high	646 FPS	718 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	626 FPS
1440p
low	695 FPS	718 FPS
medium	576 FPS	607 FPS
high	507 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	459 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	507 FPS
medium	402 FPS	439 FPS
high	361 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	339 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and Radeon RX 7900 XTX

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX reaches 31,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 224 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	29,958	31,285+4%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7168+17%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.48 TFLOPS	61.39 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2498 MHz
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	224	384+71%
L1 Cache	7 MB+133%	3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+700%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	56	96+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 24 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 90.5% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	960 GB/s+90%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	48 MB+700%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 47% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 287mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	220W-38%	355W
Recommended PSU	650W-19%	800W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	2x 8-pin
Length	245mm	287mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	68°C-3%
Perf/Watt	136.2+55%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 40% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 31.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 59.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).