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RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT

The RX 7800 XT is about 10% faster than the RTX 4070 in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RTX 4070 averages about 199 FPS and the RX 7800 XT about 219 FPS.

NVIDIARTX 4070300 performance score12 GB · Ada Lovelace
AMDRX 7800 XT330 performance score16 GB · RDNA 310% faster

RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT: FPS in games

Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.

RTX 4070RX 7800 XT
Cyberpunk 2077
123
135
Counter-Strike 2
462
508
Call of Duty®
169
186
Forza Horizon 5
177
195
Red Dead Redemption 2
131
144
Marvel Rivals
115
127
Apex Legends™
262
288
Baldur's Gate 3
154
169

1080p vs 1440p vs 4K

Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.

ResolutionRTX 4070RX 7800 XT
1080p199 FPS219 FPS
1440p135 FPS149 FPS
4K84 FPS92 FPS

Can they run the new games?

How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.

GameRTX 4070RX 7800 XT
Resident Evil RequiemAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Forza Horizon 6Above recommendedAbove recommended
Gears of War: E-DayMeets recommendedMeets recommended
Crimson DesertMeets recommendedAbove recommended
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Meets recommendedMeets recommended
Phantom Blade ZeroMeets recommendedAbove recommended

Specs

RTX 4070RX 7800 XT
Performance score300330 ✓
Video memory (VRAM)12 GB16 GB ✓
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Power (board)200 W ✓263 W
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 3
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS + Frame GenerationFSR 3
Released20232023
Typical price (US)$570$570

Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.

Which one should you buy?

  • The RX 7800 XT has more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB). That helps at 1440p, with Ultra textures and in big new games.
  • The RTX 4070 uses about 63 W less power, so it runs cooler and needs a smaller power supply.
  • Upscaling: RTX 4070 has DLSS + Frame Generation, RX 7800 XT has FSR 3.
  • For the money, the RX 7800 XT gives about 10% more performance per dollar (about $570 vs $570).
Buy the RTX 4070 if…
  • you have a small power supply or a compact case
Buy the RX 7800 XT if…
  • you want the most FPS (10% faster)
  • you want the best value for your money
  • you play at 1440p or with Ultra textures (more VRAM)

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FAQ

Is the RTX 4070 better than the RX 7800 XT?

No. The RX 7800 XT is about 10% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 219 FPS vs 199 FPS.

Is it worth upgrading from the RTX 4070 to the RX 7800 XT?

Probably not: about 10% faster is hard to notice in most games. A bigger jump is a better use of your money.

Which is better for 1440p, the RTX 4070 or the RX 7800 XT?

At 1440p High, our estimate is about 135 FPS for the RTX 4070 and 149 FPS for the RX 7800 XT on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RTX 4070 12 GB, RX 7800 XT 16 GB.

How are these numbers calculated?

Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.

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How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.