RTX 4070 Ti Vs RX 7900 XT [Gaming & Comparison]

In my last comparison, I put NVIDIA’s last-gen RTX 3080 Ti against AMD’s flagship RX 7900 XT model and saw Team Red leading by at least a 20-50% performance boost. But this time, let’s put the new models, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs. Radeon RX 7900 XT, on the table and see which card comes out on top during the extensive benchmark tests.

Key Takeaways

The average FPS during my benchmarks showed the Radeon RX 7900 XT running games at 82.5 FPS, while the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti ran at 78 FPS, providing a ~5.6% lead for the RX 7900 XT in gaming performance.
As per my testing, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti is ~10.8% more power efficient than the Radeon RX 7900 XT, as per benchmark results.
Moreover, from what I saw, the RTX 4070 Ti remained 1.4% more thermally efficient compared to the AMD RX 7900 XT.

Comparison Table

Specs

Radeon RX 7900 XT

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Architecture

RDNA 3

Ada Lovelace

GPU Name

Navi 31 XT

AD104

Base Clock Speed

1500 MHz

2310 MHz

Boost Clock Speed

2394 MHz

2610 MHz

Memory Capacity

20 GB GDDR6

12 GB GDDR6

Memory Bandwidth

800.0 GB/s

504.2 GB/s

Memory Bus Width

320 bit

192-bit

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

300 Watts

285 Watts

No. of transistors

57,700 million

35,800 million

RT Cores

TMUs

336

240

Price

899 USD

799 USD

Release Date

Nov 3rd, 2022

Jan 3rd, 2023

Best Variants

Best RTX 4070 Ti Cards

Architectural Details

Chipset Design: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti comes with its infamous Ada Lovelace technology and monolithic architecture. On the other hand, AMD’s Radeon 7900 XT offers a new dual-die design. The upgrade allows the GPU to operate GCD (Graphic Compute Die) and MCD (Memory Cache Die separately).
Process Node: Here, the Radeon RX 7900 XT is seen equipped with a dedicated 6nm MCD (Memory Cache Die) and a 5nm GCD (Graphic Compute Die), respectively. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti comes with its own specialized 5nm custom process nodes called the 4N. In addition, the process nodes on both cards come from TSMC.
Stream Multiprocessors: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT comes with specialized dual-issue stream processors, which allow the GPU to run up to two instructions simultaneously. On the contrary, since this technology is absent in NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 Ti, the card is only capable of processing a single instruction at one time.
Connectivity Ports: The AMD Radeon 7900 XT The former comes with the latest DisplayPort 2.1, which allows the GPU to handle big resolution scales. It can generate bandwidths of up to 54Gbps easily and can run at a resolution of up to 4K 480 Hz. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti still utilizes the old DisplayPort 1.4a, which limits its bandwidth to 32.4Gpbs automatically.

Gaming Benchmarks

Now that I have explained all the relevant aspects of these cards, it is finally time to check how well they perform in actual games.

Below are the specifications of the testing rig:

CPU: Core i9-13900K
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming
Memory: G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4.
Power Supply: CORSAIR HX Series HX1200 1200W
Storage Unit: SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 2280 1TB
Operating System: Windows 11

Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing OFF)

I experienced a 14.8% performance boost with an average of 58 FPS using the RX 7900 XT, compared to the 50 FPS I got with the RTX 4070 Ti.
Additionally, I noticed that the RTX 4070 Ti had lower 1% lows at 40 FPS, whereas the RX 7900 XT maintained 48 FPS, resulting in an 18% difference in favor of the RX 7900 XT.
What surprised me was that despite the RX 7900 XT’s performance advantage, it consumed 5.9% more power at 285.2 watts, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti consumed only 268.6 watts.
Furthermore, I observed that the temperatures were quite close, with the RX 7900 XT running at 55°C and the RTX 4070 Ti at 53°C, showing a mere 2°C or 3.7% difference in temperature.

Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing Ultra)

I personally observed a remarkable 33.33% performance increase when using the RTX 4070 Ti, achieving an average of 42 FPS, surpassing the RX 7900 XT’s average of 30 FPS.
In addition, I noticed that the 4070 Ti also excels in 1% lows, achieving a score of 29 FPS, while the RX 7900 XT only managed 23 FPS, resulting in a significant 23% difference.
Despite its impressive performance, I found that the RX 7900 XT requires more power, drawing 286.1 watts, compared to the 4070 Ti’s 267.5 watts, which is a notable difference of 6.7%.
Moreover, I observed that the temperatures were fairly close, with the RTX 4070 Ti running at 54°C while the RX 7900 XT reached 59°C, indicating a 5°C or 8.8% difference in temperature.

Forza Horizon 5 (Ray Tracing Extreme)

In my personal experience, I observed that the RTX 4070 Ti takes the lead in performance, boasting a 7.5% increase. It achieves an average of 110 FPS, surpassing the RX 7900 XT, which manages 102 FPS.
Furthermore, I noticed that the 4070 Ti maintains its advantage in 1% lows, registering 97 FPS, while the RX 7900 XT only achieves 86 FPS, resulting in a notable 12% difference.
However, when it comes to power consumption, I found that the RX 7900 XT devours 16.5% more electricity, reaching 271.1 watts, in contrast to the 4070 Ti’s more efficient 229.6 watts.
Despite the power consumption difference, I observed that the temperatures remained relatively close. The RTX 4070 Ti reached 61°C, and the RX 7900 XT operated at 56°C, resulting in a temperature difference of 5°C or 8.5%.

Hitman 3 (Ray Tracing ON)

Based on my time playing Hitman 3, I can confirm that the RX 7900 XT takes the lead in FPS, boasting a 15.5% advantage with an average of 139 FPS, outperforming the RTX 4070 Ti, which achieved 119 FPS.
Furthermore, I observed that the RX 7900 XT also maintains a slightly higher 1% low with 110 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti closely follows with 95 FPS, resulting in a noticeable 14.6% difference.
It’s worth noting that due to the FPS advantage, the RX 7900 XT does require more power, consuming 6.9% more electricity at 284.7 watts, in contrast to the RTX 4070 Ti’s more efficient 265.5 watts.
Finally, I found that the RX 7900 XT operates at a slightly higher temperature of 59°C, compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 58°C, providing only a 1°C difference, which is equivalent to 1.7%.

Spider-Man Miles Morales (Ray Tracing OFF)

In my experience, I observed that starting with FPS, the RX 7900 XT surpasses the RTX 4070 Ti with a notable 13.4% boost, providing an average of 104 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 82 FPS.
Additionally, I noted that the RX 7900 XT maintains higher 1% lows at 89 FPS, outclassing the RTX 4070 Ti’s 69 FPS by a substantial 25.3%.
Due to its performance advantage, the RX 7900 XT does consume 6.7% more power, drawing 285.7 watts in contrast to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 249.4 watts.
Lastly, I found that the RX 7900 XT runs slightly hotter at 52°C compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 50°C, resulting in a minor 2°C difference, equivalent to 3.9%.

Spider-Man Miles Morales (Ray Tracing Ultra)

As per my analysis, I noticed that starting with FPS, the RX 7900 XT takes a slight lead by providing a 1.5% performance boost, achieving an average of 66 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti manages 65 FPS.
Furthermore, the RX 7900 XT excels in 1% low performance, delivering 53 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 43 FPS, resulting in a significant 20.8% difference.
Despite the RX 7900 XT’s modest performance advantage, I observed that it consumes more power, drawing 16.27% higher power at 286.3 watts, compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 243.2 watts.
Lastly, I found that the RX 7900 XT runs slightly warmer with a temperature of 57°C, while the RTX 4070 Ti operates at 54°C, providing a difference of 3°C or 5.4%.

Horizon Zero Dawn (Ray Tracing On)

Based on my testing, I found that to begin with, the RX 7900 XT provides a slight FPS advantage, achieving an average of 95 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 91 FPS, resulting in a 4.3% increase.
In terms of 1% lows, the RX 7900 XT continues to maintain a slight lead with 86 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti achieves 82 FPS, creating a 4.7% difference.
However, due to the increased performance, I observed that the RX 7900 XT draws more power, consuming 7.1% more at 278.2 watts, compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 259 watts.
Lastly, I noticed that the RX 7900 XT runs hotter than the RTX 4070 Ti, reaching a temperature of 59°C, while the latter operates at 54°C. This temperature difference amounts to 8.8%, equivalent to 5°C.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (Ray Tracing Ultra)

As per my evaluation, I found that in terms of FPS, the RX 7900 XT outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti, providing a notable 13% boost with an average of 90 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 79 FPS.
The RX 7900 XT also excels in 1% low FPS, registering 72 FPS in contrast to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 65 FPS, resulting in a significant 10.2% difference.
However, I observed that the RX 7900 XT consumes more power, drawing 9.5% higher at 281.7 watts, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti consumes 256 watts.
Additionally, I noticed that the RX 7900 XT runs slightly hotter with a temperature of 58°C, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti maintains a temperature of 53°C. This temperature difference represents a 9% increase or a 5°C variance.

God Of War (Ray Tracing Ultra)

Based on my testing, I observed that in terms of FPS, the RX 7900 XT clearly outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti, delivering a significant 9.5% boost. It maintains an average of 88 FPS, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti offers 80 FPS.
Furthermore, in 1% lows, the RX 7900 XT demonstrates a remarkable improvement, providing 80 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 41 FPS. This results in a substantial 64% difference.
Similarly, due to its higher FPS performance, I noticed that the RX 7900 XT only consumes 5.6% more power than the RTX 4070 Ti, drawing 284.5 watts compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 268.9 watts.
Lastly, I found that the RX 7900 XT operates at a lower temperature, running 2°C cooler, or 3.6% cooler than the RTX 4070 Ti. It maintains a temperature of 54°C, while the RTX 4070 Ti reaches 56°C.

The Witcher 3 (Ray Tracing OFF)

As per my evaluation, I observed that in terms of FPS, the RX 7900 XT delivers a notable 7.4% boost, achieving an average of 97 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti produces 90 FPS.
Moreover, the RX 7900 XT presents a substantial 9.3% improvement in 1% lows, providing 78 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 71 FPS.
As previously noted, the RX 7900 XT continues to exhibit higher power consumption, drawing 14.8% more power at 291.2 watts compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 250.9 watts.
Additionally, I found that the RX 7900 XT operates slightly cooler with a temperature of 49°C, while the RTX 4070 Ti reaches 50°C, resulting in a 1°C difference, or 2%.

The Witcher 3 (Ray Tracing Ultra)

Drawing from my conclusion, when comparing FPS, the RTX 4070 Ti delivers a substantial performance boost of 26.6%. It achieves an average of 51 FPS, while the RX 7900 XT lags behind at 39 FPS.
Additionally, the 1% lows of the 4070 Ti stand out, offering 42 FPS compared to the RX 7900 XT’s 31 FPS, resulting in a notable difference of 30.1%.
Surprisingly, despite the performance gap, I observed that the RX 7900 XT consumes 16.9% more power, drawing 293.1 watts, whereas the 4070 Ti operates at a more efficient 247.4 watts.
Moreover, it’s interesting to note that the 4070 Ti runs hotter than the RX 7900 XT. The card reaches a temperature of 51°C, whereas the RX 7900 XT maintains a cooler 45°C, leading to a difference of 12.5% or 6°C.

Overall Gaming Performance

From my experience, I noticed that the RX 7900 XT notably excels in most games, although the performance difference becomes minimal in certain titles, such as Spider-Man Miles Morales (Ray Tracing Ultra) and Horizon Zero Dawn.
Surprisingly, the RTX 4070 Ti manages to slightly lead in a few games, including Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing Ultra), Forza Horizon 5, and Witcher 3 (Ray Tracing Ultra), demonstrating its potential in these specific scenarios.
When considering the average FPS performance across all games, the Radeon RX 7900 XT consistently produces 82.5 FPS. In contrast, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti maintains an average of 78 FPS.
As a result, users with the Radeon RX 7900 XT experience a 5.6% boost in FPS compared to those using the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.

Average Power Consumption

Drawing from my conclusion, it’s important to note that in all the tested games, the RX 7900 XT never came close to matching the power efficiency of the RTX 4070 Ti. It consistently consumed more power, never less or equal.
Furthermore, I observed that the RX 7900 XT consumed more power even in games where its average FPS count was lower than that of the RTX 4070 Ti. These games included titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing Ultra), Forza Horizon 5, and Witcher 3 (Ray Tracing Ultra).
In a similar vein, the average power consumption of the Radeon RX 7900 XT stood at 284.3 watts. Meanwhile, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti exhibited an average power consumption of 255 watts. This resulted in the RTX 4070 Ti being 10.8% more power-efficient than the RX 7900 XT.

Average Thermal Statistics

Average Thermal Efficiency – Image Credits [Tech4Gamers]

From my observation, it’s worth noting that the RTX 4070 Ti exhibits slightly higher thermal efficiency and generates less heat. This remained true even in games where it achieved a better average FPS than the RX 7900 XT.
Furthermore, the RX 7900 XT produced an average temperature of 54.8°C. In contrast, the RTX 4070 Ti maintained an average temperature of 54°C.
Although there is only a minor difference in the average thermal statistics, this allowed the RTX 4070 Ti to be 1.4% more thermally efficient compared to the RX 7900 XT.

Pricing And Availability

Now that I have gone through all the aspects related to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon RX 7900 XT benchmark. It’s time to take a look at the prices and availability of the cards.

It’s important to keep in mind that these two cards belong to the latest lineups from AMD and NVIDIA. Therefore, you can’t consider them as a budget-friendly option. The MSRP for the Radeon RX 7900 XT is $899. On the other hand, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti can be purchased for $799.

It’s also worth mentioning that both of these cards come in various models and variants. This variation can also impact the overall cost of your desired card. Some more premium options might be provided by GPU manufacturers. These include brands such as ASUS, MSI, and GIGABYTE, which can be even more expensive than others.

In comparison, AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XT is almost 11.7% more costly than NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. This price difference could be even greater, depending on the model and variant you choose.

Since both cards deliver exceptional performance, I believe choosing one can be a challenge. However, I can point out some key factors to consider that can help simplify your decision.

The Radeon RX 7900 XT has a slight advantage in terms of average FPS, according to my testing. It boasts a 5.6% improvement in FPS production over the RTX 4070 Ti. But when it comes to power consumption, the RTX 4070 Ti shines, being 10.8% more energy efficient.

In terms of thermal efficiency, I observed the RTX 4070 Ti once again comes out on top again. It produces 1.4% less heat than the RX 7900 XT. In addition, it also offers a more affordable option, costing 11.7% less.

In my opinion, it’s important to consider whether you prioritize higher FPS or cost savings. The RX 7900 XT offers slightly improved performance. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti offers a more budget-friendly option with efficient power consumption and heat generation. In any case, I hope that you enjoyed reading my RTX 4070 Ti vs RX 7900 XT comparison.

Pros And Cons

GPU	Pros	Cons
RX 7900 XT	Better Gaming performance. Newer Architecture.	Expensive. Needs a bigger PSU.
RTX 4070 Ti	Better Ray Tracing. Frame Generation.	Underwhelming performance. Not the best price-to-performance ratio.

FAQs

Is the RX 7900 XT worth it?

The RX 7900 XT comes from the latest lineups from AMD. It boasts a whopping 20 GBs of GDDR6 memory to execute tasks efficiently. In addition, it provides all the latest features that AMD has to offer. This includes features like the FSR 3.0, among many more

Which Radeon card is equivalent to RTX 4070 Ti?

So far, the RX 7900 XT is providing a close matchup to the RTX 4070 Ti. The card can be seen providing a slightly better FPS performance but costs a little more than its competition.

Will there be an RTX 4070?

So far, there is no confirmed date announced. However, it is still estimated that the RTX 4070 will be released in April 2023. The card is long-awaited, and there are already many leaks related to its specs and performance.

Is the RTX 4070 Ti worth it?

Yes, the RTX 4070 Ti is an absolutely worthy card. Because the card comes at a much more affordable price compared to AMD’s latest lineup. It also provides a close performance to the RX 7900 XT

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RTX 4070 Ti Vs RX 7900 XT [Gaming & Comparison]

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