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NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT: Comparison
NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX vs AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT: the vram difference
The gap that matters here is vram: NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 8 GB against AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB, which puts AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT 50% ahead. Blender Cycles (GPU) backs the spec sheet up. NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX scores 3,494 to 2,461 over 116 runs, 30% clear. Boost clock runs the same way, 1800 MHz on the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX versus 2565 MHz on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT, another win for AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT.
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. It is the wrong buy 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. Avoid it for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
Which is cheaper, NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX or AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT?
At the last price check the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT was $499 and the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX $599, a 20% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX and AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT differ on tdp?
Yes. TDP reads 290 W on the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX versus 263 W on the AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 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 Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- GeForce RTX 30
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Radeon RX 7000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Palit
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 8 GB-50%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 16 GBBest
Tier
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Upper Mid-Range
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Upper Mid-Range
Memory Type
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 1800 MHz-30%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2565 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 290 W-10%
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 263 WBest
Architecture
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Ampere (GA104)
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Card Length
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 285 mmBest
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 320 mm-12%
Slot Width
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 2.5
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2.5
Shader Units
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 6144
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 3840
MSRP
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- $599
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- $499
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 3,494Best
- AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT
- 2,461-30%
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 Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if you want the lower card length (285 mm vs 320 mm), the lower slot width (2.5 vs 2.5) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (3,494 vs 2,461).
Choose AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB), the higher boost clock (2565 MHz vs 1800 MHz) and the lower TDP (263 W vs 290 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | AMD Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $599.00 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 Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 8GB 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.