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NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT: Comparison
NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT: the tdp difference
The gap that matters here is tdp: NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 220 W against AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT 245 W, which puts NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 11% ahead. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 returns 6,244 against 2,084 over 461 runs, a 67% lead.
NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT: which one fits your build
Buy the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 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. It is not the one for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. The AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT is the one to take for gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for, though it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It is equally the pick for 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.
Which is cheaper, NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT?
The NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 asks 33% more, $599 against $449 for the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2505 MHz on the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 versus 2599 MHz on the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 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 MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- GeForce RTX 40
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- MSI
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 12 GB
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 12 GB
Tier
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Mainstream
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Mainstream
Memory Type
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 2505 MHz-4%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2599 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 220 WBest
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 245 W-11%
Architecture
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- Ada Lovelace (AD104)
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Card Length
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 280 mmBest
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 285 mm-2%
Slot Width
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 2Best
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 2.5-25%
Shader Units
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- 7168
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- 3456
MSRP
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- $599
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT
- $449
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X 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 MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Super if you want the higher VRAM (12 GB vs 12 GB), the lower TDP (220 W vs 245 W) and the lower card length (280 mm vs 285 mm).
Choose AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT if you want the higher boost clock (2599 MHz vs 2505 MHz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X 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 MSI Ventus 2X 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.