RTX 4070 Ti Vs RX 7900 XT: We Tested Both

In my last comparison, I put NVIDIA’s last-gen RTX 3080 Ti against AMD’s flagship RX 7900 XT model and saw Team Red leading by at least a 20-50% performance boost. But this time, let’s put the new models, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs. Radeon RX 7900 XT, on the table and see which card comes out on top during the extensive benchmark tests.

Key Takeaways

• The average FPS during my benchmarks showed the Radeon RX 7900 XT running games at 82.5 FPS, while the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti ran at 78 FPS, providing a ~5.6% lead for the RX 7900 XT in gaming performance.
• As per my testing, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti is ~10.8% more power efficient than the Radeon RX 7900 XT, as per benchmark results.
• Moreover, from what I saw, the RTX 4070 Ti remained 1.4% more thermally efficient compared to the AMD RX 7900 XT.

Comparison Table

Specs	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Architecture	RDNA 3	Ada Lovelace
GPU Name	Navi 31 XT	AD104
Base Clock Speed	1500 MHz	2310 MHz
Boost Clock Speed	2394 MHz	2610 MHz
Memory Capacity	20 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
TDP	300 Watts	285 Watts
No. of transistors	57,700 million	35,800 million
RT Cores	84	60
TMUs	336	240
Price	899 USD	799 USD
Best Variants		BEST RTX 4070 Ti Graphics Cards

Architectural Details

1. Chipset Design: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti comes with its infamous Ada Lovelace technology and monolithic architecture. On the other hand, AMD’s Radeon 7900 XT offers a new dual-die design. The upgrade allows the GPU to operate GCD (Graphic Compute Die) and MCD (Memory Cache Die separately).
2. Process Node: Here, the Radeon RX 7900 XT is seen equipped with a dedicated 6nm MCD (Memory Cache Die) and a 5nm GCD (Graphic Compute Die), respectively. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti comes with its own specialized 5nm custom process nodes called the 4N.
3. Stream Multiprocessors: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT comes with specialized dual-issue stream processors, which allow the GPU to run up to two instructions simultaneously. This technology is absent in NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 Ti.
4. Connectivity Ports: The AMD Radeon 7900 XT  The former comes with the latest DisplayPort 2.1. It can generate bandwidths of up to 54Gbps. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti still utilizes the old DisplayPort 1.4a, which limits its bandwidth to 32.4Gpbs automatically.

Gaming Benchmarks

Now that I have explained all the relevant aspects of these cards, it is finally time to check how well they perform in actual games. 

• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K
• Motherboards: ASRock Z790 Taichi Lite Motherboard
• RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz
• SSD: XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• PSU: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050W
• CPU Cooler: MSI MAG CORELIQUID E360 CPU Liquid Cooler

Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing OFF)

• I experienced a 14.8% performance boost with an average of 58 FPS using the RX 7900 XT, compared to the 50 FPS I got with the RTX 4070 Ti.
• Additionally, I noticed that the RTX 4070 Ti had lower 1% lows at 40 FPS, whereas the RX 7900 XT maintained 48 FPS, resulting in an 18% difference in favor of the RX 7900 XT.

Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray Tracing Ultra)

• I personally observed a remarkable 33.33% performance increase when using the RTX 4070 Ti, achieving an average of 42 FPS, surpassing the RX 7900 XT’s average of 30 FPS.
• In addition, I noticed that the 4070 Ti also excels in 1% lows, achieving a score of 29 FPS, while the RX 7900 XT only managed 23 FPS, resulting in a significant 23% difference.

Forza Horizon 5 (Ray Tracing Extreme)

• In my personal experience, I observed that the RTX 4070 Ti takes the lead in performance, boasting a 7.5% increase. It achieves an average of 110 FPS, surpassing the RX 7900 XT, which manages 102 FPS.
• Furthermore, I noticed that the 4070 Ti maintains its advantage in 1% lows, registering 97 FPS, while the RX 7900 XT only achieves 86 FPS, resulting in a notable 12% difference.

Hitman 3 (Ray Tracing ON)

• Based on my time playing Hitman 3, I can confirm that the RX 7900 XT takes the lead in FPS, boasting a 15.5% advantage with an average of 139 FPS, outperforming the RTX 4070 Ti, which achieved 119 FPS.
• Furthermore, I observed that the RX 7900 XT also maintains a slightly higher 1% low with 110 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti closely follows with 95 FPS, resulting in a noticeable 14.6% difference.

Spider-Man Miles Morales (Ray Tracing OFF)

• In my experience, I observed that starting with FPS, the RX 7900 XT surpasses the RTX 4070 Ti with a notable 13.4% boost, providing an average of 104 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 82 FPS.
• Additionally, I noted that the RX 7900 XT maintains higher 1% lows at 89 FPS, outclassing the RTX 4070 Ti’s 69 FPS by a substantial 25.3%.

Spider-Man Miles Morales (Ray Tracing Ultra)

• As per my analysis, I noticed that starting with FPS, the RX 7900 XT takes a slight lead by providing a 1.5% performance boost, achieving an average of 66 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti manages 65 FPS.
• Furthermore, the RX 7900 XT excels in 1% low performance, delivering 53 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 43 FPS, resulting in a significant 20.8% difference.

Horizon Zero Dawn (Ray Tracing On)

• Based on my testing, I found that to begin with, the RX 7900 XT provides a slight FPS advantage, achieving an average of 95 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 91 FPS, resulting in a 4.3% increase.
• In terms of 1% lows, the RX 7900 XT continues to maintain a slight lead with 86 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti achieves 82 FPS, creating a 4.7% difference.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (Ray Tracing Ultra)

• As per my evaluation, I found that in terms of FPS, the RX 7900 XT outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti, providing a notable 13% boost with an average of 90 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 79 FPS.
• The RX 7900 XT also excels in 1% low FPS, registering 72 FPS in contrast to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 65 FPS, resulting in a significant 10.2% difference.

God Of War (Ray Tracing Ultra)

• Based on my testing, I observed that in terms of FPS, the RX 7900 XT clearly outperforms the RTX 4070 Ti, delivering a significant 9.5% boost. It maintains an average of 88 FPS, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti offers 80 FPS.
• Furthermore, in 1% lows, the RX 7900 XT demonstrates a remarkable improvement, providing 80 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 41 FPS. This results in a substantial 64% difference.

The Witcher 3 (Ray Tracing OFF)

• As per my evaluation, I observed that in terms of FPS, the RX 7900 XT delivers a notable 7.4% boost, achieving an average of 97 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti produces 90 FPS.
• Moreover, the RX 7900 XT presents a substantial 9.3% improvement in 1% lows, providing 78 FPS compared to the RTX 4070 Ti’s 71 FPS.

The Witcher 3 (Ray Tracing Ultra)

• Drawing from my conclusion, when comparing FPS, the RTX 4070 Ti delivers a substantial performance boost of 26.6%. It achieves an average of 51 FPS, while the RX 7900 XT lags behind at 39 FPS.
• Additionally, the 1% lows of the 4070 Ti stand out, offering 42 FPS compared to the RX 7900 XT’s 31 FPS, resulting in a notable difference of 30.1%.

Overall Gaming Performance

Average Power Consumption

Average Thermal Statistics

From my observation, the RX 7900 XT produced an average temperature of 54.8°C. In contrast, the RTX 4070 Ti maintained an average temperature of 54°C. Although there is only a minor difference in the average thermal statistics, this allowed the RTX 4070 Ti to be 1.4% more thermally efficient compared to the RX 7900 XT.

Pricing And Availability

RX 4070 Ti Vs RX 7900 XT: Which One Would I Recommend?

Since both cards deliver exceptional performance, I believe choosing one can be a challenge. However, I can point out some key factors to consider that can help simplify your decision.

The Radeon RX 7900 XT has a slight advantage in terms of average FPS, according to my testing. It boasts a 5.6% improvement in FPS production over the RTX 4070 Ti. But when it comes to power consumption, the RTX 4070 Ti shines, being 10.8% more energy efficient.

In terms of thermal efficiency, I observed the RTX 4070 Ti once again comes out on top again. It produces 1.4% less heat than the RX 7900 XT. In addition, it also offers a more affordable option, costing 11.7% less.

In my opinion, it’s important to consider whether you prioritize higher FPS or cost savings. The RX 7900 XT offers slightly improved performance. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti offers a more budget-friendly option with efficient power consumption and heat generation. In any case, I hope that you enjoyed reading my RTX 4070 Ti vs RX 7900 XT comparison. 

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