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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Graphics Processor

AD104

Cores

5888

TMUs

184

ROPs

64

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 12 GB of memory size, 5888 cores, 192 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include AD104 graphics processor, 5888 cores, 184 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

AD104

Cores

5888

TMUs

184

ROPs

64

Memory Size

12 GB

Memory Type

GDDR6X

Bus Width

192 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameAD104
GPU VariantAD104-250-A1
ArchitectureAda Lovelace
FoundryTSMC
Process Size5 nm
Transistors35,800 million
Density121.8M / mm²
Die Size294 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateApr 12th, 2023
AvailabilityApr 13th, 2023
GenerationGeForce 40
PredecessorGeForce 30
SuccessorGeForce 50
ProductionActive
Launch Price599 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16
Reviews53 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1920 MHz
Boost Clock2475 MHz
Memory Clock1313 MHz21 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6X
Memory Bus192 bit
Bandwidth504.2 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units5888
TMUs184
ROPs64
SM Count46
Tensor Cores184
RT Cores46
L1 Cache128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache36 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate158.4 GPixel/s
Texture Rate455.4 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)29.15 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)29.15 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)455.4 GFLOPS (1:64)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length240 mm9.4 inches
Height110 mm4.3 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP200 W
Suggested PSU550 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.13x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 16-pin
Board NumberPG141 SKU 343

Graphics Features

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA8.9
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090249%
GeForce RTX 4090190%
GeForce RTX 5080164%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER147%
GeForce RTX 4080145%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX145%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti143%
Radeon RX 9070 XT137%
Radeon RX 7900 XT125%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti123%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER123%
Radeon RX 9070123%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti112%
GeForce RTX 5070111%
GeForce RTX 3090110%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti108%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER105%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE103%
Radeon RX 6950 XT101%
GeForce RTX 4070Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 6900 XT99%
GeForce RTX 308097%
Radeon RX 7800 XT97%
Radeon RX 6800 XT94%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB87%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB86%
Radeon RX 7700 XT85%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB83%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti82%
Radeon RX 680080%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB78%
GeForce RTX 307077%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti76%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB76%
GeForce RTX 506075%
Radeon RX 6750 XT73%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti67%
Radeon RX 6700 XT66%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER62%
Radeon RX 7600 XT61%
GeForce RTX 406061%
Arc B58061%
GeForce RTX 505059%
GeForce RTX 208059%
Radeon RX 6650 XT57%
Radeon RX 760057%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER55%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti54%
Arc A77054%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB52%
Radeon RX 6600 XT51%
Radeon VII51%
Arc A75050%
Radeon RX 5700 XT49%
GeForce RTX 207048%
Radeon RX 660046%
Arc A58045%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER45%
Radeon RX Vega 6443%
GeForce RTX 206041%
Radeon RX 570041%
GeForce GTX 108040%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti40%
Radeon RX 5600 XT39%
Radeon RX Vega 5637%
GeForce GTX 107036%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER34%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti34%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti32%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB32%
Radeon R9 FURY X32%
GeForce GTX 166031%
Radeon RX 59030%
Radeon R9 FURY29%
GeForce GTX 98029%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER28%
Radeon RX 6500 XT28%
Radeon RX 5500 XT28%
Radeon RX 58027%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB27%
Radeon R9 390X26%
GeForce GTX 69026%
Radeon RX 48026%
Radeon HD 799026%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti25%
GeForce GTX 97025%
Radeon R9 290X25%
Radeon R9 39024%
Radeon RX 57024%
Radeon R9 29023%
Radeon RX 47022%
GeForce GTX 165021%
Radeon RX 640021%
Arc A38020%
GeForce GTX 78020%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition18%
GeForce GTX 59018%
Radeon R9 280X18%
Radeon HD 699018%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti17%
GeForce GTX 68016%
Radeon R9 38016%
Radeon HD 797016%
GeForce GTX 77016%
Radeon R9 28516%
GeForce GTX 96016%
GeForce GTX 67015%
Radeon HD 597014%
GeForce GTX 163014%
Radeon HD 795013%
GeForce GTX 105013%
GeForce GTX 76013%
GeForce GTX 58013%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti13%
Radeon R9 270X13%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition13%
GeForce GTX 95013%
Radeon RX 56012%
GeForce GTX 57012%
GeForce GTX 66012%
Radeon RX 46012%
Radeon R7 37012%
Radeon HD 697011%
GeForce GTX 48011%
Radeon HD 785011%
GeForce GTX 29510%
Radeon HD 695010%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti10%
Radeon HD 4870 X210%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti10%
Radeon HD 58709%
Radeon HD 68709%
GeForce GTX 4709%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti8%
Radeon HD 58508%
GeForce GTX 2857%
Radeon HD 68507%
GeForce GTX 2807%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition7%
GeForce GTX 2757%
GeForce GT 10307%
GeForce GTX 4607%
Radeon HD 48906%
Radeon HD 67906%
Radeon HD 58306%
GeForce GTX 6506%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti6%
Radeon HD 48706%
GeForce GTX 2605%
Radeon HD 57705%
Radeon HD 77505%
Radeon HD 57505%
GeForce GTS 4505%
GeForce GTS 2504%
Radeon HD 48504%
Radeon HD 47704%
Radeon HD 48304%
Radeon HD 66704%
GeForce 9800 GT4%
GeForce GT 6403%
Radeon HD 56703%
GeForce 9600 GT3%
GeForce GT 2403%
GeForce GT 4403%
Radeon HD 46702%
Radeon HD 55702%
GeForce GT 4302%
GeForce GT 2202%
GeForce GT 5201%
Radeon HD 64501%
Radeon HD 54501%
Radeon HD 45501%
GeForce 9400 GT1%
GeForce 2101%
GeForce RTX 4070Current GPU100%
GeForce RTX 4070Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X graphics memory. This 12 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is equipped with 5888 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 utilizes a 192 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 192 bit bus width, combined with GDDR6X, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 200 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 12 GB and 5888, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 200 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 12 GB and 5888, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce RTX 3090 is approximately 10% faster, while GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is approximately 8% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card.

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