GeForce RTX 4070 12GB vs Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12GB ≈ ₹84,100 today · 2023 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ≈ ₹1.4 L today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 4070 12GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 4070 12GB Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
100 W lower rated board power (200 W vs 300 W)
About ₹56,100 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB

4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 4070 12GB	Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2
GPU chip	AD104	Navi 21
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	504.2 GB/s	512 GB/s
L2 cache	36 MB	—
Boost clock	2.48 GHz	2.25 GHz
Board power (rated)	200 W	300 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 3 with Frame Generation	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2023-04-13	2020-12-08
Price today (≈)	₹84,100	₹1.4 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 4070 12GB better than Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 12GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB or Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is rated at 200 W versus 300 W for Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB or Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 4070 12GB and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.