AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 9070 and the RTX 4070 Super with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 4070 Super is ~6% faster than the RX 9070 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 9070 is 8% cheaper (launch price).
RX 9070
- Index (1080p)
- 70/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $549 · ≈ €505
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 4070 Super
- Index (1080p)
- 73/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $599 · ≈ €551
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RX 9070 | RTX 4070 Super | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 82 | 87 | +6% |
| 1440p | 66 | 72 | +9% |
| 4K | 40 | 45 | +13% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 9070 and RTX 4070 Super: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 9070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 220W |
| Tier | High-end | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 70 | 73 |
| Score 1440p | 66 | 70 |
| Score 4K | 53 | 59 |
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $599 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 9070 | RTX 4070 Super | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 86FPS | 92FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 63FPS | 65FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Halloween: The Game | 81FPS | 86FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 86FPS | 92FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 94FPS | 100FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Mortal Shell II | 73FPS | 78FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 81FPS | 86FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Valor Mortis | 73FPS | 78FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 97FPS | 103FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 86FPS | 92FPS | RTX 4070 Super |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 9070 with the RTX 4070 Super.
Which is better, the RX 9070 or the RTX 4070 Super?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 4070 Super is 6% faster than the RX 9070. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RX 9070 averages 40 FPS and the RTX 4070 Super 45 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 6% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.