74

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

$599

MSRP

65

RX 7700 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 14% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 12 GB of memory, and 35.5 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 25% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $599 versus the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card's $449 price tag, it costs $150 less while delivering performance that's only 14% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card

14% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card

3% better value per dollar

RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

14% faster overall

Memory

Memory
12 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory bus
192-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
504 GB/s
432 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,475 MHz
2,544 MHz
Base clock
1,980 MHz
1,700 MHz
FP32 performance
35.5 TFLOPS
17.6 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
29.1 billion
28.1 billion
Process
4 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
260 mm

Power

TDP
220W
245W
Power connector
16-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
66 fps
51 fps
Black Myth Wukong
74 fps
58 fps
Counter-Strike 2
380 fps
310 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
82 fps
64 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
84 fps
65 fps
Spider-Man 2
88 fps
68 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
158,000 points
118,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
36,000 points
27,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
21,500 points
16,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card worth $150 more than the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card scores 74 overall vs 65 for the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

The RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4070 SUPER Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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