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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vram compared
The gap that matters here is vram: AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB against NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB, which puts AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE 25% ahead. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 returns 5,219 against 2,898 over 262 runs, a 44% lead. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 also leads on tdp, 260 W on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE versus 200 W on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Add memory bus width to that, 256 bit on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE versus 192 bit on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, and the pattern holds.
Which should you buy, AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?
it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It is equally the pick for gamers targeting the resolution this upper mid-range tier is built for. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with gamers targeting the resolution this upper mid-range tier is built for. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. Our rating of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (7.5/10): A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2245 MHz on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE versus 2475 MHz on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- AMD
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- NVIDIA
Series
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- Radeon RX 7000
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- GeForce RTX 40
Board Partner
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- Reference
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- Reference / Founders Edition
VRAM
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- 16 GBBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 12 GB-25%
Tier
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- Upper Mid-Range
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- Upper Mid-Range
Memory Type
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- GDDR6X
Boost Clock
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- 2245 MHz-9%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 2475 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- Yes
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- 260 W-30%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 200 WBest
Architecture
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- RDNA 3
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- Ada Lovelace (AD104)
Shader Units
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- 5120
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 5888
Memory Bus Width
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- 256 bitBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 192 bit-25%
MSRP
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- $549
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- $549
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
- 2,898-44%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 5,219Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and the higher memory bus width (256 bit vs 192 bit).
Choose NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the higher boost clock (2475 MHz vs 2245 MHz), the lower TDP (200 W vs 260 W) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (5,219 vs 2,898).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.