RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 Super
Picking between two members of one lineup is less about brand and more about the specs that differ. For the RTX 5070 and the RTX 4070 Super, those differences are what this page maps out. The RTX 4070 Super has the edge in 2 of the 3 areas we looked at, most visibly in the gpu & performance category.
At a glance
- GPU & Performance RTX 4070 Super wins
- Memory RTX 5070 wins
- Power & Thermals RTX 4070 Super wins
- Price RTX 5070 wins
- GPU & Performance5.0
- Memory4.5
- Power & Thermals4.7
- GPU & Performance6.4
- Memory3.6
- Power & Thermals6.1
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The RTX 4070 Super has 17% more shader units
Put simply, the RTX 4070 Super is far ahead here: 7,168 compared with 6,144. The RTX 4070 Super’s extra shaders give it more raw muscle, although comparisons across different architectures aren’t one-to-one.
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The RTX 5070 has 33% more memory bandwidth
The RTX 5070’s 672 GB/s leaves the RTX 4070 Super’s 504 GB/s well behind, so if this spec matters to you, the choice is easy. Bandwidth needs vary by architecture, so compare it alongside VRAM and cache rather than on its own.
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The RTX 4070 Super has 15% more theoretical FP32 compute
The difference is minor (35.5 TFLOPS against 30.9 TFLOPS), but if you’re splitting hairs, the RTX 4070 Super wins it. FP32 compute is a theoretical peak that combines shader count and clock speed, a quick way to size up raw power.
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The RTX 4070 Super has 17% more ray tracing units
Not a close call. The RTX 4070 Super lists 56 and the RTX 5070 lists 48. That’s a substantial gap. More ray tracing units help keep frame rates up when ray-traced lighting, shadows and reflections are switched on.
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The RTX 4070 Super has 30 W lower board power
The RTX 5070 comes close with 250 W; the RTX 4070 Super does slightly better with 220 W. Lower board power means less heat, quieter cooling and a smaller impact on your electricity bill.
Design & Size
- RTX 5070 9.53 in × 2 slots
- RTX 4070 Super 9.61 in × 2 slots
In overall size, the RTX 5070 and the RTX 4070 Super are close enough that you’d struggle to tell them apart by dimensions alone.
Size & Connectivity
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Reference card length | 9.53 in | 9.61 in |
| Slot width | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
GPU & Performance
RTX 4070 Super leads
The RTX 4070 Super clearly takes the gpu & performance round. The RTX 4070 Super has the edge with 17% more shader units. Treat shader count as a strong hint about performance tier, then check benchmarks for the games you actually play. Choose the RTX 5070 and you get. That makes the RTX 4070 Super the natural choice for buyers focused on gpu & performance.
Shader units
RTX 5070: 6,144 RTX 4070 Super: 7,168 Shader units do most of the heavy lifting in games, so more of them usually means more frames per second within the same architecture.
FP32 compute
RTX 5070: 30.9 TFLOPS RTX 4070 Super: 35.5 TFLOPS The RTX 4070 Super has more theoretical compute, which often, but not always, translates into higher frame rates.
Memory
RTX 5070 leads
No contest in memory: the RTX 5070 is the stronger of the two. The RTX 5070 takes this one with 33% more memory bandwidth. The RTX 5070 has more bandwidth to work with, helping it hold up in memory-heavy games. In short, the RTX 5070 is the better-equipped card for memory.
Memory bandwidth
RTX 5070: 672 GB/s RTX 4070 Super: 504 GB/s Memory bandwidth decides how quickly the GPU can feed itself with data, which matters most at 1440p and 4K.
Features
The features data here comes as names and types, not scores. Check the table to see what each one uses.
Power & Thermals
RTX 4070 Super leads
Slight edge to the RTX 4070 Super on power & thermals. Most buyers could live happily with either. The RTX 4070 Super gives you 30 W lower board power. The RTX 4070 Super draws less power, which makes it easier to cool in compact cases. For anyone who cares most about power & thermals, the RTX 4070 Super is the safer choice.
Total board power
RTX 5070: 250 W RTX 4070 Super: 220 W Higher board power often comes with higher performance, so the RTX 5070’s appetite may be part of the price of its speed.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| GPU die | GB205 | AD104 |
| Process | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 6,144 | 7,168 (winner) |
| Ray tracing units | 48 | 56 (winner) |
| Base clock | 2,325 MHz (winner) | 1,980 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,512 MHz | 2,475 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 30.9 TFLOPS | 35.5 TFLOPS (winner) |
Memory
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 672 GB/s (winner) | 504 GB/s |
Features
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 Super Resolution | DLSS Super Resolution |
| Frame generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) | DLSS Frame Generation (2x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 250 W | 220 W (winner) |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W | 650 W |
| Power connector | 1x 16-pin (12V-2x6) | 1x 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
Size & Connectivity
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Reference card length | 9.53 in | 9.61 in |
| Slot width | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Spec | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $549 (winner) | $599 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
The RTX 4070 Super carried a slight premium of $50 at launch. For $50 more, the RTX 4070 Super adds 17% more shader units and 15% more theoretical FP32 compute. Whether that’s good value depends on how much you need those upgrades.
Prices shown are US launch prices as of March 2025. Retail prices change often, so it’s worth checking current offers.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RTX 5070 if…
- you want more memory bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
- you want the higher guaranteed base clock (2,325 MHz vs 1,980 MHz)
- you’re working to a firm budget and $50 matters
- you want the newer generation
Choose the RTX 4070 Super if…
- you want more raw GPU hardware (7,168 vs 6,144 shader units)
- you want more theoretical compute (35.5 TFLOPS vs 30.9 TFLOPS)
- you play with ray tracing switched on (56 vs 48 RT units)
- you care about your power bill and a quieter case (220 W vs 250 W)
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for most people, the RTX 5070 or the RTX 4070 Super?
For most people, the RTX 4070 Super is the stronger choice, unless your top priority is 33% more memory bandwidth.
Should I upgrade from the RTX 4070 Super to the RTX 5070?
The RTX 5070 makes a solid case for upgrading, with 33% more memory bandwidth over the RTX 4070 Super.
Is the RTX 5070 bigger than the RTX 4070 Super?
They’re practically the same size. The difference between the RTX 5070 and the RTX 4070 Super is too small to matter.
Which is faster, the RTX 5070 or the RTX 4070 Super?
The RTX 4070 Super has the edge in performance thanks to 17% more shader units and 15% more theoretical FP32 compute.
Which costs less, the RTX 5070 or the RTX 4070 Super?
The RTX 5070 is the cheaper option, launching at $50 less than the RTX 4070 Super (launch prices as of March 2025).
Executive Summary
When I compare the RTX 5070 and the RTX 4070 Super, I try to ignore the names and look only at what changes. To me, the standout is that the RTX 4070 Super offers 17% more shader units. Then there’s 17% more ray tracing units, another point for the RTX 4070 Super. To be fair, the RTX 5070 has 33% more memory bandwidth, and that’s not nothing.
I’d steer memory fans toward the RTX 5070 and gpu & performance fans toward the RTX 4070 Super.
My pick: the RTX 4070 Super gets my vote, but the RTX 5070 is the right call if you need 33% more memory bandwidth, which only the RTX 5070 offers.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.