AMD Radeon RX 7700S vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for these two mobile-class graphics processors comes from different database segments. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has three benchmark entries, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for most tests. However, the data that exists for the RX 7700S can be examined, and the specification sheets provide a clear basis for identifying performance deltas.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 2185. In Geekbench OpenCL, the card produces 62983 points. Its Geekbench Vulkan score is 36380. These three results contribute to an average benchmark score of 33849 for the RX 7700S. The NVIDIA card, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of benchmark submissions in the database.

The RX 7700S holds a percentile ranking of 78 against all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7950 (average score 33951, delta of -0.3 percent), the AMD Radeon RX 480 (average score 33997, delta of -0.4 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB (average score 33694, delta of 0.5 percent), and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 (average score 33622, delta of 0.7 percent). This places the RX 7700S in close competition with these older or workstation-oriented cards, within a narrow band of under one percent in either direction. The RTX 4070 AD103, with no scores, cannot be positioned in this ranking.

Without head-to-head benchmark entries, the biggest wins must be inferred from the raw specification differences. The RTX 4070 AD103 holds a substantial advantage in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance is 29.15 TFLOPS, which is 42 percent higher than the RX 7700S's 20.48 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA card also leads in texture rate with 455.4 GTexel/s versus 320.0 GTexel/s, a 42 percent margin. In memory bandwidth, the RTX 4070 AD103's 504.2 GB/s exceeds the RX 7700S's 288.0 GB/s by 75 percent, a decisive gap for higher resolutions and texture-heavy workloads.

The RX 7700S wins on efficiency metrics within its own mobile segment. Its TDP is 100 W, half that of the RTX 4070 AD103's 200 W. The RX 7700S also uses an IGP slot width, meaning it is designed to be integrated into the motherboard, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is a dual-slot discrete card. The RX 7700S has no power connectors, while the RTX 4070 AD103 requires a single 16-pin connector and a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7700S wins in scenarios that prioritize power efficiency and compact system design. Its 100 W TDP allows it to fit into thin-and-light gaming notebooks without the thermal and power overhead of a larger discrete card. The IGP form factor and lack of power connectors mean it draws power directly from the motherboard, simplifying system integration. This makes it the appropriate choice for portable devices where battery life and chassis size matter more than peak compute output.

The RTX 4070 AD103 wins in raw performance categories. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, compared to the RX 7700S's 8 GB of GDDR6, gives it a clear edge in memory capacity and bandwidth. The 192-bit bus width, versus 128-bit, further reinforces this advantage. For workloads that stress memory, such as high-resolution texture streaming, ray tracing, or AI inference, the RTX 4070 AD103's architecture is better suited. Its 184 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for accelerated compute tasks, a feature entirely absent from the RX 7700S's specification sheet.

The pixel rate is nearly identical, with the RX 7700S at 160.0 GPixel/s and the RTX 4070 AD103 at 158.4 GPixel/s. This indicates that both cards can output frames at a similar rate in fill-rate-limited scenarios, so neither holds a meaningful win in that specific metric.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is 25 MHz higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103's boost clock of 2475 MHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The NVIDIA card has 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth from its 192-bit bus and GDDR6X memory. The AMD card has 288.0 GB/s from a 128-bit bus and GDDR6 memory. This gives the NVIDIA card a 75 percent bandwidth advantage.

Q: Does the RX 7700S have any tensor cores?

A: No. The RX 7700S lists no tensor cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 184 tensor cores.

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor density?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 has 121.1 million transistors per square millimeter, while the RX 7700S has 65.2 million per square millimeter.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The RX 7700S has an average benchmark score of 33849. The RTX 4070 AD103 has an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Which GPU is smaller in physical dimensions?

A: The RX 7700S has no recorded length, height, or width dimensions, and it uses an IGP slot width. The RTX 4070 AD103 is a dual-slot card measuring 240 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every major specification category.

Memory: The RX 7700S has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute units: The RX 7700S has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs.

Clock speeds: The RX 7700S runs at a base of 1500 MHz, a game clock of 2200 MHz, and a boost of 2500 MHz. The RTX 4070 AD103 runs at a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, with no game clock listed.

Power and cooling: The RX 7700S has a TDP of 100 W, uses an IGP slot width, and has no power connectors. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W, uses a dual-slot design, requires a 16-pin connector, and has a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Physical dimensions: The RX 7700S has no listed dimensions. The RTX 4070 AD103 measures 240 mm by 110 mm by 40 mm.

Outputs: The RX 7700S has portable device dependent display outputs. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Release and status: The RX 7700S released on 2023-01-03 and is active in production. The RTX 4070 AD103 released on 2024-02-29 and is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 as its successor.

Architecture Differences

The RX 7700S uses the Navi 33 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its FP16 throughput is 40.96 TFLOPS, achieved via a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32. It has 32 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores.

The RTX 4070 AD103 uses the AD103 chip built on Ada Lovelace architecture. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1 million per square millimeter. The architecture supports the same API set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its FP16 throughput is 29.15 TFLOPS, achieved at a 1:1 ratio with FP32. It has 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores.

The process node difference is significant: 6 nm for AMD versus 5 nm for NVIDIA. The NVIDIA chip has nearly 3.5 times more transistors and a die that is 85 percent larger. The transistor density is nearly double on the NVIDIA chip. These architectural differences explain the compute and memory advantages of the RTX 4070 AD103, while the RX 7700S compensates with a lower power draw and a smaller, more integrated form factor.

The RX 7700S's predecessor is Polaris Mobile, while the RTX 4070 AD103's predecessor is GeForce 30. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a successor, GeForce 50, while the RX 7700S does not list one.

The Verdict

The data indicates two different design philosophies. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S is a low-power, integrated-mobile solution with a 100 W TDP, no power connectors, and an IGP slot width. It delivers 20.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with an average benchmark score of 33849 and a percentile ranking of 78. Its performance is closely matched with rivals like the RX 480 and GTX 1060 5 GB, all within a one percent delta.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 is a higher-power, discrete card with a 200 W TDP, a 16-pin power connector, and a dual-slot design. It delivers 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, with 12 GB of memory and 184 tensor cores. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so its real-world performance cannot be validated against the RX 7700S from the database.

Users who need a drop-in mobile GPU for a thin notebook, where power draw and physical space are the primary constraints, should select the RX 7700S. Its 100 W TDP and IGP form factor are unique advantages. Users who require maximum compute throughput, larger memory capacity, or tensor core acceleration for AI workloads, and who have a chassis that can accommodate a dual-slot 200 W card, should select the RTX 4070 AD103. The choice is strictly a trade-off between efficiency and raw capability, with the benchmark data favoring the AMD card for validation and the specification data favoring the NVIDIA card for theoretical performance.