AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 1,044% better performance than the Radeon RX Vega 7 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 61% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 GPU
The Radeon RX Vega 7 is an graphics card by AMD. It is built on the Vega GPU microarchitecture and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX Vega 7 includes 448 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RX Vega 7 has the 268th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.04% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 4070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,920 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,475 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 4070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 4070 has the 25th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 46.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 59,986 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.14. This is the 24th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Vega | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | -- | Q2 2023 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $599 |
| Production Status | -- | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 240 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 200 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 179 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 166 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 123 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 67 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | +50% |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | +39% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | +28% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 67.4 | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 62.7 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 58 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | -42% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | -46% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 6.87 | -23% |
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 7.74 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.17 | +3% |
| Arc A770 | 9.51 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +16% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.44 | +17% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 1,044% better performance than the Radeon RX Vega 7 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 7 is ranked 268th with a score of 5,244, and the GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 25th with a score of 59,986.
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 154% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 4070's 100.14 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 61,569 | +1,074% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | +1,063% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,986 | +1,044% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | +1,027% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 57,784 | +1,002% |
| Radeon RX Vega 11 | 5,483 | +5% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 5,337.5 | +2% |
| Radeon RX Vega 7 | 5,244 | |
| UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU) | 4,832.5 | -8% |
| Radeon RX Vega 9 | 4,380 | -16% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | +19% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 114.57 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 103.04 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 100.29 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 100.14 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 99.8 | -0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 94.63 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 93.66 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87.14 | -13% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,029.5 | 17,827 (+1,631.62%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,167 | 17,690 (+1,415.85%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 24,726 | 216,593 (+775.97%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,343 | 44,065 (+1,218.13%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 13,605 | 192,062 (+1,311.7%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 5,421 | 50,253 (+827.01%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 67.9 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 26,944 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 1,185 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 34.8 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 30.8 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | -- | AD104 |
| Architecture | Vega | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 35,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | -- | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | -- | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | -- | 504.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | -- | 1,313 MHz |
| Memory Interface | -- | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | -- | 36 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | -- | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 200 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 550 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | -- | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 448 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 5,888 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 46 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | -- | 184 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | -- | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 184 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 46 |
| Core Clock Speed | -- | 1,920 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,800 MHz | 2,475 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | -- | 158.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | -- | 455.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | -- | 29.15 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 455.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 7 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | -- | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | -- | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | -- | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | -- | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.