RTX 4070 Graphics Card vs RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card - Specs & Benchmarks

RTX 4070 Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

$599

MSRP

RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$549

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 6% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 23 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 4% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $549 versus the RTX 4070 Graphics Card's $599 price tag, it costs 9% less while delivering performance that's only 6% behind. Its 16 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 RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 4070 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

RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card

6% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card

7% better value per dollar

RTX 4070 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

7% better value per dollar

Memory

12 GB

16 GB+33%

Memory

12 GB

16 GB

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR6

Memory type

GDDR6X

GDDR6

Memory bus

192-bit

256-bit+33%

Memory bus

192-bit

256-bit

Memory bandwidth

504 GB/s

576 GB/s+14%

Memory bandwidth

504 GB/s

576 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock

2,475 MHz+10%

2,245 MHz

Boost clock

2,475 MHz

2,245 MHz

Base clock

1,920 MHz+28%

1,500 MHz

Base clock

1,920 MHz

1,500 MHz

FP32 performance

29.1 TFLOPS+27%

23 TFLOPS

FP32 performance

29.1 TFLOPS

23 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors

29.1 billion

57.7 billion+98%

Transistors

29.1 billion

57.7 billion

Process

4 nm+20%

5 nm

Process

4 nm

5 nm

PCIe

PCIe 4

PCIe

PCIe 4

Card length

244 mm+9%

267 mm

Card length

244 mm

267 mm

Power

TDP

200W+23%

260W

TDP

200W

260W

Power connector

8-pin

2x8-pin

Power connector

8-pin

2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2

61 fps

64 fps+5%

Alan Wake 2

61 fps

64 fps

Black Myth Wukong

69 fps

72 fps+4%

Black Myth Wukong

69 fps

72 fps

Counter-Strike 2

360 fps

370 fps+3%

Counter-Strike 2

360 fps

370 fps

Cyberpunk 2077

76 fps

80 fps+5%

Cyberpunk 2077

76 fps

80 fps

Hogwarts Legacy

78 fps

82 fps+5%

Hogwarts Legacy

78 fps

82 fps

Spider-Man 2

82 fps

86 fps+5%

Spider-Man 2

82 fps

86 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute

148,000 points

152,000 points+3%

Geekbench 6 Compute

148,000 points

152,000 points

3DMark Fire Strike

33,500 points

35,000 points+4%

3DMark Fire Strike

33,500 points

35,000 points

3DMark Time Spy

20,000 points

21,000 points+5%

3DMark Time Spy

20,000 points

21,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4070 Graphics Card worth $50 more than the RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4070 Graphics Card scores 74 overall vs 70 for the RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card or RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card?

The RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 4070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 4070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 4070 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 RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 4070 Graphics Card or RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4070 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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