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NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT: Comparison
NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT boost clock compared
These two are close on paper, and boost clock is the only measure that separates them at all: NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super 2550 MHz against AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT 2599 MHz. The benchmark result agrees. Blender Cycles (GPU) puts NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super 67% ahead, 6,244 against 2,084 over 461 runs.
Who each one is for
The NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super is the one to take for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. The same goes for builders who want 12GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. Buy the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is not built for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with builders who want 12GB of VRAM without moving up a tier. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT price
Cost splits them too. AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT sits at $449, NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super at $599, 33% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT differ on card length?
Yes. Card Length reads 267 mm on the NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super versus 285 mm on the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- GeForce RTX 40
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- ASUS
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 12 GB
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 12 GB
Tier
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Mainstream
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Mainstream
Memory Type
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 2550 MHz-2%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2599 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Yes
Architecture
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Ada Lovelace
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Card Length
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 267 mmBest
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 285 mm-7%
Slot Width
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 2.5
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2.5
Shader Units
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 7168
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 3456
MSRP
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- $599
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- $449
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 6,244Best
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2,084-67%
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 NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super if you want the higher VRAM (12 GB vs 12 GB), the lower card length (267 mm vs 285 mm) and the lower slot width (2.5 vs 2.5).
Choose AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT if you want the higher boost clock (2599 MHz vs 2550 MHz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super | AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $599.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $449.00 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
NVIDIA ASUS Dual OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.