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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT: Comparison
What is the difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT?
The gap that matters here is vram: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB against AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB, which puts AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT 25% ahead. Blender Cycles (GPU) backs the spec sheet up. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 6,369 to 2,461 over 155 runs, 61% clear. Add card length to that, 267 mm on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti versus 320 mm on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
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. it is not built 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. It is not the one for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. Our rating of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (7.5/10): A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
Which is cheaper, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Cost splits them too. AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT sits at $499, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at $799, 60% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT differ on tdp?
Yes. TDP reads 285 W on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti versus 263 W on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- GeForce RTX 40
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Reference / Founders Edition
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 12 GB-25%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 16 GBBest
Tier
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Upper Mid-Range
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Upper Mid-Range
Memory Type
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 2610 MHzBest
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2565 MHz-2%
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 285 W-8%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 263 WBest
Architecture
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Ada Lovelace (AD104)
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Card Length
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 267 mmBest
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 320 mm-20%
Slot Width
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 2.5
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2.5
Shader Units
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 7680
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 3840
MSRP
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- $799
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- $499
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 6,369Best
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2,461-61%
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti if you want the higher boost clock (2610 MHz vs 2565 MHz), the lower card length (267 mm vs 320 mm) and the lower slot width (2.5 vs 2.5).
Choose AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB) and the lower TDP (263 W vs 285 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $799.00 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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.