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NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT: Comparison
What is the difference between NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT?
On vram the spread is 25%, NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB against AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB, so AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT takes it. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 returns 5,219 against 2,461 over 262 runs, a 53% lead. Add tdp to that, 200 W on the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 versus 263 W on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT, and the pattern holds. Add slot width to that, 2 on the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 versus 2.5 on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT, and the pattern holds.
NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT: which one fits your build
it is not the pick 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. 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. The same goes for 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.
Which is cheaper, NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Cost splits them too. AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT sits at $499, NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 at $549, 10% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2490 MHz on the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 versus 2565 MHz on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 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
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- GeForce RTX 40
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- MSI
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 12 GB-25%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 16 GBBest
Tier
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- Upper Mid-Range
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Upper Mid-Range
Memory Type
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 2490 MHz-3%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2565 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 200 WBest
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 263 W-31%
Architecture
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- Ada Lovelace (AD104)
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Card Length
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 280 mmBest
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 320 mm-14%
Slot Width
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 2Best
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2.5-25%
Shader Units
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 5888
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 3840
MSRP
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- $549
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- $499
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070
- 5,219Best
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2,461-53%
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 if you want the lower TDP (200 W vs 263 W), the lower card length (280 mm vs 320 mm) and the lower slot width (2 vs 2.5).
Choose AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and the higher boost clock (2565 MHz vs 2490 MHz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 | AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $499.00 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
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.