GPU comparisonsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Super vs AMD RX 7800 XT

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super vs AMD RX 7800 XT (2026)

✅ The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is faster
~7% faster on average · NaN vs NaN FPS at 1440p

The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is a high-end card and the AMD RX 7800 XT is a high-end card. Across popular games at 1440p with FrameCoach's optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super averages about NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the AMD RX 7800 XT — roughly 7% more performance.

Spec & performance head-to-head

NVIDIA RTX 4070 SuperAMD RX 7800 XT
Relative performance107%100% (baseline)
VRAM12GB16GB
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSSFSR
Tierhigh-endhigh-end
Avg FPS @ 1440pNaN FPSNaN FPS
💡 Interestingly, the slower AMD RX 7800 XT actually has more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap.

FPS in popular games @ 1440p

Estimated frame rates with optimized balanced settings, both cards on a Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU.

GameNVIDIA RTX 4070 SuperAMD RX 7800 XT

For most gamers, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is the better performer of the two — about 7% faster, which translates to a noticeable but smaller bump in demanding games. Interestingly, the slower AMD RX 7800 XT actually has more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap. If you already own the AMD RX 7800 XT, the gap to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is small enough that an upgrade is hard to justify on performance alone.

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Frequently asked

Is the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super better than the AMD RX 7800 XT?

Yes. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super is about 7% faster overall, averaging roughly NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the AMD RX 7800 XT at 1440p with optimized settings across popular games.

How much faster is the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super than the AMD RX 7800 XT?

About 7% faster on average. The exact gap varies by game and resolution — heavier, GPU-bound games show the biggest difference.

Should I upgrade from the AMD RX 7800 XT to the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super?

A 7% jump is a small step up — usually not worth the cost on its own. Interestingly, the slower AMD RX 7800 XT actually has more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.