AMD RX 7900 XT vs Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super: Which is the best GPU?

Modified Jun 13, 2024 19:58 GMT

Picture of the RTX 4070 Ti Super — This guide explains whether the AMD RX 7900 XT is better than the RTX 4070 Ti Super (Image via Nvidia)

The AMD RX 7900 XT didn't make much sense when it was first launched for $899, but after the recent price cuts, it became a solid contender to the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super. Both GPUs are designed for 4K gaming and come feature-loaded to deliver the best performance and experience, but they vary wildly in terms of price. That said, which is the best video card to buy for gaming in 2024?

This article compares the two graphics cards in-depth to find out which one is better.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.

AMD RX 7900 XT vs Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super

The AMD RX 7900 XT is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, which brought several improvements to the core clocks, VRAM capacity, and raster performance. The RTX 4070 Ti Super is designed along the highly efficient Ada Lovelace architecture that introduced some incredible performance to the RTX 40 series GPUs.

Let's compare the two cards and see if the Nvidia GPU has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the AMD RX 7900 XT.

Specs comparison

Here's the specs table of the AMD RX 7900 XT and Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super:

Specifications	AMD RX 7900 XT	Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super
Shader cores	5376	8448
RT cores	84	66
TMUs	336	264
ROPs	192	96
Base clocks	1387 MHz	2340 MHz
Boost clocks	2394 MHz	2610 MHz
VRAM size	20 GB	16 GB
VRAM bus width	320-bit	256-bit
VRAM bandwidth	800 GB/s	672 GB/s
Manufacturing nodes	5nm, 6nm	5nm
Thermal design power (TDP)	300W	285W
Price	$689	$789

Performance comparison

The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super is better in ray tracing (Image via Nvidia)

Let's leave their specs aside for now and check the real-world performance difference between the two GPUs. We will compare the performance of the two cards in 1440p and 4K gaming. The first comparison is to judge the rasterized performance, while the second is about ray tracing.

Note: All the FPS numbers are from the eTeknix YouTube channel.

Here's how the AMD RX 7900 XT and Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super perform in raster:

Games	AMD RX 7900 XT at 1440P	Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super at 1440p	AMD RX 7900 XT at 4K	Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super 4K
A Plague Tale Requiem	113 FPS	89 FPS	75 FPS	50 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3	153 FPS	145 FPS	89 FPS	88 FPS
COD: Modern Warfare II	182 FPS	141 FPS	110 FPS	89 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	111 FPS	98 FPS	49 FPS	41 FPS
Far Cry 6	218 FPS	189 FPS	130 FPS	111 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy	121 FPS	102 FPS	62 FPS	54 FPS
Spider-Man Remastered	193 FPS	197 FPS	116 FPS	119 FPS
Rachet and Clank:: Rift Apart	146 FPS	141 FPS	85 FPS	84 FPS
Starfield	108 FPS	104 FPS	70 FPS	67 FPS

The AMD GPU leaves the RTX card in the dust when it comes to raster performance. On average, it is 17.3% faster than the Nvidia GPU at 1440p and 22.2% faster in 4K. The AMD RX 7900 XT consistently delivered 60+ FPS at 4K resolution in all games except one, while the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super dipped below 60 FPS in three games.

Now, let's compare the performance of both GPUs in ray tracing. Since ray tracing is resource-heavy, we will only compare the 1440p performance. Here's how the two GPUs perform in ray tracing performance:

Games	AMD RX 7900 XT	Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super
Cyberpunk 2077	33 FPS	51 FPS
F1 23	98 FPS	104 FPS
Far Cry 6	159 FPS	154 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy	42 FPS	54 FPS
Spider-Man Remastered	111 FPS	120 FPS
Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart	58 FPS	79 FPS

On average, the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super is 12.1% faster than the AMD RX 7900 XT, which may not seem much but that changes in heavy ray tracing titles. In Cyberpunk 2077 and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, the Nvidia GPU is 54.5% and 36% faster than the AMD card.

Pricing

The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super (Image via Nvidia)

The AMD RX 7900 XT currently costs $689, while the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super costs $789. The AMD GPU is 14% cheaper but delivers 17-22% faster performance than the Nvidia card. However, the Nvidia graphics card wins in ray tracing.

Verdict

The AMD RX 7900 XT is the best GPU to buy in 2024, as it is cheaper and faster than the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super. The AMD GPU has a fantastic raster performance at this price bracket, although the Nvidia graphics card has better ray tracing performance. Thus, you will have to prioritize what you want.

If you are seeking the best performance, the AMD RX 7900 XT is the winner. However, if ray tracing is the most important factor for you in gaming, opt for the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super. It also has DLSS upscaling, which has been proven to be better than AMD's FSR technology.

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