NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 45% better performance than the Radeon RX 6800 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 18% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6800 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $799. Its AD104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 504.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX 4070 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 285 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has the 6th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 72.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 75,612 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 94.63. This is the 21st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT GPU
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is a desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2020 with a suggested retail price of $649. Its Navi 21 chip that powers the GPU uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 7 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 512 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RX 6800 XT is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 300 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 700 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon RX 6800 XT has the 25th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 49.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 52,046 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 80.19. This is the 36th 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2023 | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $799 | $649 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 119 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 117 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 113 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 113 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 110 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 83 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 103 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 103 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 92.3 | +12% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 82.7 | |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | -16% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 7.61 | -21% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.83 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 7.98 | -17% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.85 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 9.65 | +-0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | +4% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 45% better performance than the Radeon RX 6800 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 6th with a score of 75,612, and the Radeon RX 6800 XT is ranked 25th with a score of 52,046.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 18% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6800 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 21st with a performance per dollar of 94.63, and the Radeon RX 6800 XT is ranked 36th with a performance per dollar of 80.19.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83,322 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 75,896 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 55,084 | -27% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | -29% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | -31% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,760 | -34% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | -37% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 100.12 | +6% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 95.14 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 94.63 | |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 93.66 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 89.43 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | -12% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | -24% |
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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 22,949 (+30.37%) | 17,603 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 22,481 (+32.96%) | 16,908 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 217,200 (+12.51%) | 193,053 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 53,360 (+7.29%) | 49,735 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 210,101 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 56,052 (+47.28%) | 38,057 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 268.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 31,765 (+26.91%) | 25,030 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,179 (+14.35%) | 1,031 |
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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 21 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 35,800 million | 26,800 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504.2 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,313 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB | 4 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 285 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C |
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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 4,608 |
| CUDA Cores | 7,680 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 72 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 60 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 240 | 288 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 80 | 128 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 72 |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,310 MHz | 1,825 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,610 MHz | 2,250 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 208.8 GPixel/s | 288 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 626.4 GTexel/s | 648 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 40.09 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 626.4 GFLOPS | 1,296 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.