GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

2023Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2090 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 0.4% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 58.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
  • Draws 180W instead of 285W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon RX 7900M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.4% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data, 41.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 41.1% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $799 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.4% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 41.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX 7900M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low188 FPS223 FPS
medium171 FPS207 FPS
high155 FPS182 FPS
ultra135 FPS166 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS202 FPS
medium125 FPS171 FPS
high111 FPS141 FPS
ultra102 FPS133 FPS
4K
low92 FPS137 FPS
medium79 FPS115 FPS
high66 FPS92 FPS
ultra59 FPS86 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low664 FPS576 FPS
medium539 FPS480 FPS
high415 FPS368 FPS
ultra366 FPS314 FPS
1440p
low496 FPS393 FPS
medium400 FPS326 FPS
high329 FPS257 FPS
ultra269 FPS209 FPS
4K
low250 FPS194 FPS
medium211 FPS164 FPS
high187 FPS140 FPS
ultra159 FPS113 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low921 FPS938 FPS
medium742 FPS769 FPS
high652 FPS672 FPS
ultra569 FPS504 FPS
1440p
low720 FPS709 FPS
medium578 FPS583 FPS
high497 FPS504 FPS
ultra427 FPS378 FPS
4K
low498 FPS495 FPS
medium403 FPS403 FPS
high352 FPS336 FPS
ultra296 FPS252 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low879 FPS765 FPS
medium731 FPS653 FPS
high664 FPS588 FPS
ultra600 FPS504 FPS
1440p
low706 FPS640 FPS
medium585 FPS549 FPS
high514 FPS480 FPS
ultra460 FPS378 FPS
4K
low477 FPS435 FPS
medium408 FPS379 FPS
high366 FPS336 FPS
ultra324 FPS252 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 41.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 240 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score
31,578+41%
22,385
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
4 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
7680+67%
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
40.09 TFLOPS+4%
38.52 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2610 MHz+25%
2090 MHz
ROPs
80
192+140%
TMUs
240
288+20%
L1 Cache
7.5 MB+150%
3 MB
L2 Cache
48 MB+700%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
60
72+20%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900M 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 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
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 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
16 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
576 GB/s+14%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
48 MB+700%
6 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
Encoder
NVENC (8th Gen)
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
VCN 4.0
Codecs
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 45.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 7900M
TDP
285W
180W-37%
Recommended PSU
700W
330W-53%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
285mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
110.8
124.4+12%