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RTX 4070 12GB vs RX 7800 XT 16GB: which graphics card should you buy?
RX 7800 XT 16GB is about 4% faster in demanding games at 1440p, where the graphics card sets the frame rate. RX 7800 XT 16GB costs less per frame. The RX 7800 XT 16GB has more video memory, which matters for 1440p, 4K and high textures.
NVIDIA
RTX 4070 12GB
Average 242 FPS
$672 · $2.8 per frame
AMD
RX 7800 XT 16GB
Average 250 FPS
$672 · $2.7 per frame
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RTX 4070 12GB vs RX 7800 XT 16GB FPS in popular games
ExactRig forecasts, paired with a top processor so the card decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.
| Game | Resolution | RTX 4070 12GB | RX 7800 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 1080p | 300 | 310 |
| Fortnite | 1440p | 224 | 232 |
| Valorant | 1080p | 700 | 715 |
| Valorant | 1440p | 439 | 453 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1080p | 588 | 606 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1440p | 416 | 431 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1080p | 145 | 150 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 1440p | 96 | 101 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p | 108 | 112 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1440p | 83 | 87 |
| Elden Ring | 1080p | 60 | 60 |
| Elden Ring | 1440p | 47 | 47 |
| Apex Legends | 1080p | 305 | 311 |
| Apex Legends | 1440p | 186 | 192 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1080p | 110 | 113 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1440p | 70 | 73 |
Specifications side by side
Video memory (VRAM)12 GB16 GB
Typical board power200 W263 W
Recommended power supply650 W700 W
Power connectors1×8-pin or 1×16-pin2×8-pin
Video encoderNVENCAMF
Card length285 mm300 mm
Planning price$672$672
Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.
Which should you buy?
Pick the RX 7800 XT 16GB if you want the most frames for the money. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.
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Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.