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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT: the tdp difference
Start with tdp, because it is the widest measured gap between them: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 285 W against AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT 230 W, 24% in favour of AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT. Blender Cycles (GPU) backs the spec sheet up. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 6,369 to 1,462 over 155 runs, 77% clear.
Which should you buy, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT?
it is not built 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 the wrong buy 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. 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. Our rating of the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT (7.5/10): A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT price
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti asks 67% more, $799 against $479 for the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2610 MHz on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti versus 2622 MHz on the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 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 Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- GeForce RTX 40
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Radeon RX 6000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Reference / Founders Edition
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 12 GB
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 12 GB
Tier
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Upper Mid-Range
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Upper Mid-Range
Memory Type
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 2610 MHz0%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 2622 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 285 W-24%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 230 WBest
Architecture
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- Ada Lovelace (AD104)
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- RDNA 2 (Navi 22)
Card Length
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 267 mmBest
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 282 mm-6%
Slot Width
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 2.5
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 2.5
Shader Units
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 7680
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 2560
MSRP
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- $799
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- $479
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- 6,369Best
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 1,462-77%
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 VRAM (12 GB vs 12 GB), the lower card length (267 mm vs 282 mm) and the lower slot width (2.5 vs 2.5).
Choose AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT if you want the higher boost clock (2622 MHz vs 2610 MHz) and the lower TDP (230 W vs 285 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $799.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $479.00 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 Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.