GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB vs Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

≈8% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB ≈ ₹84,000 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB ≈ ₹1.54 L today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB scores about 8% higher than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 SUPER 12GB Radeon RX 6950 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 SUPER 12GB

8% higher estimated gaming score
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
115 W lower rated board power (220 W vs 335 W)
About ₹70,100 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB

4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
14% more memory bandwidth (576 vs 504.2 GB/s)
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	Radeon RX 6950 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	576 GB/s
L2 cache	48 MB	—
Boost clock	2.48 GHz	2.31 GHz
Board power (rated)	220 W	335 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	2024-01-17	2022-05-10
Price today (≈)	₹84,000	₹1.54 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB better than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB scores about 8% higher than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB or Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB is rated at 220 W versus 335 W for Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB or Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB and Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB (12 GB GDDR6X) and Radeon RX 6950 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.