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RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB vs RX 7800 XT 16GB: which graphics card should you buy?

RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB is about 3% 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 SUPER 12GB
Average 255 FPS
$731 · $2.9 per frame
Faster
AMD
RX 7800 XT 16GB
Average 250 FPS
$672 · $2.7 per frame
Better value

RTX 4070 SUPER 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.

GameResolutionRTX 4070 SUPER 12GBRX 7800 XT 16GB
Fortnite1080p318310
Fortnite1440p238232
Valorant1080p727715
Valorant1440p465453
Counter-Strike 21080p620606
Counter-Strike 21440p443431
Call of Duty: Warzone1080p154150
Call of Duty: Warzone1440p104101
Cyberpunk 20771080p116112
Cyberpunk 20771440p9087
Elden Ring1080p6060
Elden Ring1440p4747
Apex Legends1080p316311
Apex Legends1440p197192
Baldur's Gate 31080p115113
Baldur's Gate 31440p7573

Specifications side by side

Video memory (VRAM)12 GB16 GB
Typical board power220 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$731$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. Pick the RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB if you want the highest FPS and the price gap fits your budget. 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.