RTX 5070 Vs RTX 4070: Our Verdict

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Uzair Qureshi

At Tech4Gamers, I proudly wear the title of Comparisons Specialist. Focused on CPUs and GPUs, I bring forth a wealth of hands-on experience and a keen eye for detail to provide our audience with the latest insights and analyses.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Process Nodes: Despite a two-year gap, the RTX 5070 comes with the same process node size that the RTX 4070 uses, which is TMSC’s 5nm.
2. Clock Speeds: The RTX 5070 boasts a base and boost clock speeds of 2325 MHz and 2512 MHz, respectively. In contrast, the RTX 4070 comes with a base clock of 1920 MHz that can be boosted up to 2475 MHz.  
3. VRAM: While both graphic cards share the same 12GB of memory, the RTX 5070 comes with a GDDR7 compared to the RTX 4070’s GDDR6X. Both GPUs also share the same bus width of 192-bit.
   
4. TDP: Both GPUs have slightly different TDP, where the RTX 4070 comes with a 200W of TDP, the RTX 5070 has a TDP rating of 250W. 
5. Supported Technologies: The RTX 5070 comes with DLSS 4, PCIe gen 5, and AI-driven features. On the other hand, the RTX 4070 comes with DLSS 3, PCIe gen 4 and lacks AI-based features. 

The recently-released RTX 5070 has garnered quite a lot of criticism because Nvidia has made absurdly high claims about it. Since Nvidia has particularly praised its price, in this RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 article, we’ll be comparing RTX 5070 with its predecessor to see if it is worth its price or if it is only a marketing gimmick. 

Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

Now you have an idea of what these two cards offer, based on their specifications. But, to see how they perform in real time, it is important to conduct benchmark tests. We’ve decided to keep some variables constant, which includes keeping the resolution at 1440p and settings at the highest for each game. 

Recommended Test Bench

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Mobo – MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi 
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• CPU Cooler – Xigmatek Aurora 360mm Cooler
• Storage – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Power Supply – MSI MAG A1000GL ATX 3.1 80+ Gold
• Operating System – Windows 11

Marvel Rivals

• In the first game, the RTX 5070 had set our expectations high as it averaged 78 FPS which was 13.7% higher compared to the RTX 4070’s average of 68 FPS.
• The 1% lows were also 14.4% higher on the RTX 5070 as it averaged 52 FPS. In contrast, the RTX 4070’s frames dropped to 45 FPS. 

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

• Here, we saw that the RTX 5070 was 18.9% better than its rival as it averaged 52 FPS. On the other hand, the RTX 4070 performed with an average of 43 FPS. 
• In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 5070 displayed 16.2% better frames at minimum as it averaged 40 FPS over the RTX 4070’s 34 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077

• In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5070 displayed a 19% lead as it obtained an average of 98 FPS which was higher than the RTX 4070’s 81 FPS.  
• As for the 1% lows, we saw a 16.4% margin obtained by the RTX 5070. Both the RTX 5070 and the RTX 4070 averaged 79 FPS and 67 FPS, respectively. 

Hogwarts Legacy

• With an average of 119 FPS, the RTX 5070 pushed too much and achieved a staggering 35.6% lead over the RTX 4070’s average of 83 FPS.
• The 1% lows were also in favor of the RTX 5070 which surpassed the 60 FPS mark, averaging 66 FPS. Whereas the RTX 4070 was 21.8% behind with its average of 53 FPS.  

The Last Of Us Part 1

• Here, we noticed that the RTX 5070 performed with 90 FPS on average. This was 13% higher than the RTX 4070, which averaged 79 FPS. 
• As for the 1% lows, the RTX 5070 displayed 16.2% better minimum frames by averaging 80 FPS over the RTX 4070’s 68 FPS. 

Starfield

• With a 10.9% lead, the margin obtained by the RTX 5070 was relatively lower but still higher than the RTX 4070. Here, both GPUs achieved an average of 68 FPS and 61 FPS, respectively. 
• Regarding the 1% lows, the RTX 5070 was the better performer with its average of 58 FPS and it showcased a 9% lead over the RTX 4070, which obtained an average of 53 FPS. 

Metro Exodus (Ray-tracing)

• In the first ray-tracing game, the RTX 5070 obtained an average of 102 FPS and displayed a 25.4% edge over the RTX 4070, which averaged 79 FPS. This shows RTX 5070’s ray tracing abilities in this game.
• The 1% lows also favored the RTX 5070 as it excelled with 89 FPS, on average. On the contrary, the RTX 4070 performed with 67 FPS, which was 28.2% behind its rival. 

Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray-Tracing)

• Results on Cyberpunk 2077 with ray-tracing had been shocking to us. Here, the RTX 5070 averaged 58 FPS while the RTX 4070 averaged 54 FPS, resulting in a 7.1% margin.
• Speaking of the 1% lows, the RTX 5070 performed with an average of 48 FPS which was 6.5% better than the RTX 4070’s average of 45 FPS. 

Productivity Benchmarks

This section holds importance because, apart from gaming performance, you get to know the computing performance of these graphic cards.

3DMark Time Spy Graphics

• With an edge of 21.3%, the RTX 5070 scored 22,096 points which was higher than the RTX 4070’s score of 17,837 points on the 3DMark Time Spy Graphics test.

LuxMark v2.0 Sala GPU

• In the LuxMark Sala GPU test, the RTX 5070 was yet again better performing with its 20,500 points. The RTX 4070 was 32.3% behind with its 14,797 points. 

ComputeMark v2.1 Result

• Finally, on the ComputeMark test, the RTX 5070 displayed only a 7.8% difference as it scored 45,944 points compared to the RTX 4070, which scored 42,491 points.

Overall Gaming Performance

Average Framerate

In eight of the tested games, the RTX 5070 proved to be the clear winner. The RTX 5070 was specifically 19.3% better performing than the RTX 4070 at 1440p. Surprisingly, the RTX 4070 wasn’t bad per se because both cards pushed over 60 FPS in all games except for two. 

1% Lows

With a slightly lower margin, the RTX 5070 came out to the top in terms of the 1% lows as well. We calculated that the RTX 5070 was 16.9% better than the RTX 4070 regarding the minimum average framerates. 

Productivity

In all three of the productivity software, the RTX 5070 showed 16.4% better performance than the RTX 4070, on average. Apart from gaming, the RTX 5070 performed quite well under productivity workloads as well.  

Power Consumption

In terms of power consumption, the RTX 4070 secured the winning position. In particular, the RTX 4070 was 13% more power-efficient than the RTX 5070 in terms of gaming. With ray-tracing enabled, the RTX 4070 displayed a 30.4% efficiency when compared to its successor. 

Price And Availability

In only a few days, the RTX 5070’s price has hiked and it is currently 37.2% cheaper than the RTX 4070. But, its price will increase even further and it could overtake the price of the RTX 4070 as well. Note that we’ve taken averages from 15 variants, and prices for a few cards are already a bit on the higher side for each card. 

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

RTX 4070: With the performance it has shown, the RTX 4070 is a great 1440p card. Apart from a few games, it can easily run games over 60 FPS in this resolution. Unlike most cards, its price hasn’t gone beyond an unjustifiable point over the years, which is something we love about it. 

RTX 5070: This is a great 1440p card and also an entry-level 4K card, if you utilize its DLSS 4. But whether it’s great or not comes down to its price. Since we’re seeing a trend where the prices of new cards are going way beyond their MSRP, the RTX 5070’s price could increase unreasonably higher.

All-in-all, the RTX 4070 is a great card but we believe it has served its purpose and it’s time for an upgrade. So, we recommend you get the RTX 5070 only if its price stops at a similar price tag compared to the RTX 4070. Slightly higher is also fine. But if it exceeds its value, it is better to stick with the RTX 4070.  

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Uzair Qureshi

[Comparisons Specialist]

I’m a passionate computer hardware expert specializing in CPUs and GPUs. With a lifelong curiosity for hardware and extensive hands-on experience, I provide valuable insights, practical advice, and in-depth analysis on these components. Engaging with the hardware community, I exchange knowledge and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

Get In Touch: uzair@tech4gamers.com