GeForce RTX 4070 12GB vs Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12GB ≈ ₹84,000 today · 2023 Buy now

≈6% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB ≈ ₹70,000 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB scores about 6% higher than GeForce RTX 4070 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB 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 7800 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
63 W lower rated board power (200 W vs 263 W)

Why pick Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB

6% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
24% more memory bandwidth (624 vs 504.2 GB/s)
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
About ₹14,000 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 4070 12GB	Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3
GPU chip	AD104	Navi 32
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	504.2 GB/s	624 GB/s
L2 cache	36 MB	—
Boost clock	2.48 GHz	2.43 GHz
Board power (rated)	200 W	263 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	2023-09-06
Price today (≈)	₹84,000	₹70,000

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 4070 12GB better than Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB scores about 6% higher than GeForce RTX 4070 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB or Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is rated at 200 W versus 263 W for Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB or Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 4070 12GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 4070 12GB and Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 7800 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.