GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon PRO W7500

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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VS
AMD

Radeon PRO W7500

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1700 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

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

2023

Why buy it

  • 60.4% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 45% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 31.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
  • 40.7% longer card at 304mm vs 216mm.

Radeon PRO W7500

2023

Why buy it

  • Costs $170 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
  • Measures 216mm instead of 304mm, a 88mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon PRO W7500?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 60.4% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 13,298 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon PRO W7500 is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 102.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 39.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and you are getting 60.4% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 102.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 45%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon PRO W7500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon PRO W7500 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $429 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low183 FPS136 FPS
medium167 FPS119 FPS
high151 FPS104 FPS
ultra131 FPS85 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS122 FPS
medium124 FPS101 FPS
high110 FPS86 FPS
ultra101 FPS73 FPS
4K
low92 FPS66 FPS
medium78 FPS58 FPS
high65 FPS40 FPS
ultra58 FPS34 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low544 FPS339 FPS
medium454 FPS284 FPS
high353 FPS224 FPS
ultra299 FPS174 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS212 FPS
medium288 FPS179 FPS
high235 FPS142 FPS
ultra197 FPS114 FPS
4K
low172 FPS99 FPS
medium144 FPS83 FPS
high125 FPS69 FPS
ultra101 FPS53 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low884 FPS598 FPS
medium713 FPS479 FPS
high643 FPS399 FPS
ultra569 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS414 FPS
medium549 FPS356 FPS
high483 FPS291 FPS
ultra424 FPS224 FPS
4K
low467 FPS299 FPS
medium373 FPS239 FPS
high326 FPS187 FPS
ultra277 FPS141 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
1080p
low751 FPS522 FPS
medium612 FPS453 FPS
high536 FPS386 FPS
ultra497 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS425 FPS
medium500 FPS359 FPS
high433 FPS298 FPS
ultra395 FPS224 FPS
4K
low384 FPS267 FPS
medium324 FPS239 FPS
high301 FPS199 FPS
ultra272 FPS150 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon PRO W7500

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

AMD

Radeon PRO W7500

The Radeon PRO W7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,298 points. Launch price was $429.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 13,298 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 102.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W7500 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W7500). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.19 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7500). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1700 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W7500) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
G3D Mark Score
26,919+102%
13,298
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
5888+229%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+139%
12.19 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+46%
1700 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+64%
112
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1060%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+64%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon PRO W7500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7500 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W7500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7500). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7500).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
VCN 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon PRO W7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 216mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
TDP
200W
70W-65%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
216mm
Height
137mm
115mm
Slots
3
1-67%
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
134.6
190.0+41%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7500 launched at $429. The Radeon PRO W7500 costs 28.4% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 31.0 (Radeon PRO W7500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 44.8% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP
$599
$429-28%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+45%
31.0
Codename
AD104
Navi 33
Release
April 12 2023
August 3 2023
Ranking
#32
#192