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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

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Performance
GeForce RTX 507019% better
71,64255% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 4070
59,98646% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 19% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 507030% better
130.579% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4070
100.1461% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 30% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB205) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 672 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 5070 includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,325 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,512 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5070 has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 55.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 71,642 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 130.5. This is the 7th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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 566 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 23rd 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025Q2 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$549$599
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
Low - 1080p
261 FPS(+8.75%)
240 FPS
Medium - 1080p
221 FPS(+10.5%)
200 FPS
High - 1080p
199 FPS(+11.15%)
179 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
187 FPS(+12.27%)
166 FPS
QHD - 1440p
141 FPS(+14.72%)
123 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
82 FPS(+20.92%)
67 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 507019% better
71,64255% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 4070
59,98646% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 19% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 14th with a score of 71,642, and the GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 25th with a score of 59,986.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 507030% better
130.579% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4070
100.1461% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 30% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 7th with a performance per dollar of 130.5, and the GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 23rd with a performance per dollar of 100.14.

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.

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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.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Arc B580153.65+18%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+1%
GeForce RTX 5070130.5
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71-2%
GeForce RTX 4060126.34-3%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER114.15-13%
GeForce RTX 5080100.29-23%
GeForce RTX 4070100.14-23%
Radeon RX 680099.8-24%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti94.63-27%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
22,259.5
(+24.86%)
17,827
3DMark Time Spy Score
21,650
(+22.39%)
17,690
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
258,137
(+19.18%)
216,593
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
56,471.5
(+28.15%)
44,065
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
214,203
(+11.53%)
192,062
3DMark 11 Performance Score
59,246
(+17.9%)
50,253
PassMark G3D Mark
28,912
(+7.3%)
26,946
PassMark G2D Mark
1,312
(+13.2%)
1,159
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
CodenameGB205AD104
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors31,100 million35,800 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
Memory Size12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth672 Gb/s504.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache48 MB36 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W200 W
Suggested PSU600 W550 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1bHDMI 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
CUDA Cores6,1445,888
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4846
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)192184
Render Output Units (ROP)8064
Tensor Cores192184
Ray Tracing Cores4846
Core Clock Speed2,325 MHz1,920 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,512 MHz2,475 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
Pixel Fill Rate201 GPixel/s158.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate482.3 GTexel/s455.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance30.87 TFLOPS29.15 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance482.3 GFLOPS455.4 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 5070GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.