NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
This is the RTX 4070, NVIDIA’s pitch to upper-midrange graphics card buyers. The RTX 4070 shares its class with RTX 4070 Super, RX 9070 XT and RTX 4070 Ti.
- VRAM12 GB
- Shader units5,888
- Boost clock2,475 MHz
- Memory bandwidth504 GB/s
- Total board power200 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$599
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
|---|---|
| GPU die | AD104 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 5,888 |
| Ray tracing units | 46 |
| Base clock | 1,920 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,475 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 29.1 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 504 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS Frame Generation (2x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 200 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 650 W |
| Power connector | 1x 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 9.61 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $599 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Upper-Midrange Graphics Card Class
For shader units, the RTX 4070 is a typical member of its class. Take the class average for fp32 compute, subtract 3.1%, and you’re close to where the RTX 4070 lands. The RTX 4070’s vram lines up with the class average.
Compare RTX 4070 With Its Rivals
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RTX 4070 vs RTX 4070 Ti
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RTX 4070 vs RTX 4070 Ti Super
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 4070 released?
Our records list April 13, 2023 as the release date of the RTX 4070.
What was the launch price of the RTX 4070?
At launch, the RTX 4070 cost $599. Price data as of April 2023.
What are the main alternatives to the RTX 4070?
The RTX 4070 goes up against RTX 4070 Super, RX 9070 XT, RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti.