AMD Radeon RX 7800M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Comparison

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and the Radeon RX 7800M occupy very different positions in the market, one being a desktop flagship-tier card and the other a mobile integrated graphics processor. The benchmark data in the database shows a clear overall winner, but the story is not without nuance, particularly in one specific API test where the AMD part pulls off a significant upset. This analysis breaks down the recorded measurements, architectural choices, and specification differences to determine which GPU is better suited for which workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are overwhelmingly in favor of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Out of the ten recorded benchmark tests, the NVIDIA card wins nine, with the only AMD victory coming in the Geekbench Vulkan test. The margins of victory for NVIDIA are substantial across the board, often exceeding 50%.

Starting with the most modern DirectX 12 workload, 3DMark Steel Nomad, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 5569, while the RX 7800M scores 2994. This translates to an 86% advantage for the NVIDIA card. This is a massive lead in a test that scales well with raw compute and memory bandwidth, suggesting the desktop card is in a completely different performance class for current-generation gaming.

The legacy DirectX tests tell a similar story. In Passmark DirectX 9, the NVIDIA card scores 360 versus 174 for the AMD, a 106.9% lead, which is the largest percentage difference in the entire benchmark suite. This indicates that even in older titles, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has more than double the performance headroom. The DirectX 10 test shows an 82.8% lead (181 vs. 99), and DirectX 11 shows a 58% lead (278 vs. 176). The DirectX 12 Passmark test narrows the gap slightly but still shows a 33.7% advantage for NVIDIA (119 vs. 89).

The compute-oriented tests reinforce the NVIDIA lead. In Passmark GPU Compute, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 18372, a 96.7% advantage over the RX 7800M’s 9342. This near doubling of compute throughput is a strong indicator of the desktop card’s superior shader and tensor core capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL test also shows a clear NVIDIA win, with 199267 points for the RTX card against 120778 for the AMD, a 65% difference.

The Passmark G3D test, which is a broad measure of gaming and graphics performance, shows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scoring 31811, which is 80.6% higher than the RX 7800M’s 17613. Even the 2D test, Passmark G2D, shows a 37.3% lead for the NVIDIA card (1225 vs. 892), likely reflecting differences in memory architecture and output processing.

The single AMD victory is noteworthy. In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the RX 7800M scores 126668, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores only 53683. This is a -57.6% delta for NVIDIA, meaning the AMD card is more than twice as fast in this specific API benchmark. This is a curious result, as it contradicts the trend seen in every other test. The data suggests that the RDNA 3.0 architecture on the RX 7800M has a particularly efficient Vulkan implementation, or that the driver optimizations for this specific workload favor the AMD hardware. It is a single data point, but it is a significant one for users who rely heavily on Vulkan-based applications.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31087, while the AMD Radeon RX 7800M has an average of 27883. The NVIDIA card sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD card sits in the 73rd percentile.

Q: How does the RX 7800M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7800M’s average score of 27883 places it just 0.2% above the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (27839). It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X (27973) and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (28020). Its performance is essentially tied with these older workstation and enthusiast cards.

Q: What is the most significant single-test victory for either card?

A: The largest margin of victory belongs to the NVIDIA card in the Passmark DirectX 9 test, where it leads by 106.9%. The largest margin for the AMD card is in the Geekbench Vulkan test, where it leads by 57.6% in its favor.

Q: Is the RX 7800M a viable option for DirectX 12 gaming?

A: The data indicates it is significantly slower. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER leads by 86%. In the Passmark DirectX 12 test, the NVIDIA card still holds a 33.7% lead. While the RX 7800M is capable, it is clearly behind in this API.

Q: How do the two cards compare in terms of production status?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is listed as "End-of-life", while the AMD Radeon RX 7800M is listed as "Active". This suggests the AMD part is currently in production, while the NVIDIA card is being phased out in favor of its successor.

Q: What is the difference in FP32 compute power?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the RX 7800M delivers 35.87 TFLOPS. This raw compute advantage helps explain the NVIDIA card’s lead in compute-heavy benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, while the AMD Radeon RX 7800M uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip. Both are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but their implementations diverge significantly.

The NVIDIA chip is physically larger and more complex. The AD103 die measures 379 mm² and contains 45,900 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The Navi 32 chip is smaller at 346 mm² and contains 28,100 million transistors, for a density of 81.2 million per mm². This difference in density reflects NVIDIA’s decision to pack more specialized hardware, including dedicated tensor cores, into the same process node.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 264 tensor cores, which are absent from the RX 7800M’s specifications. These tensor cores are designed for AI and ray tracing acceleration tasks, giving the NVIDIA card a hardware advantage in those workloads. Both cards feature ray tracing cores, with the NVIDIA card having 66 RT cores and the AMD card having 60, but the architectural implementation differs.

The memory subsystems are also architecturally distinct. The NVIDIA card uses GDDR6X memory, which is a higher-bandwidth variant, while the AMD card uses standard GDDR6. The NVIDIA card also has a wider 256-bit memory bus compared to the AMD card’s 192-bit bus. These differences contribute to the NVIDIA card’s 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth versus the AMD card’s 432.0 GB/s, a 56% advantage for NVIDIA. The RX 7800M is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a "Portable Device Dependent" display output, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a triple-slot discrete card with specific display connectors.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal a clear hierarchy between the two cards. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, while the RX 7800M has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2335 MHz, with a game clock of 2145 MHz. The NVIDIA card’s higher clock speeds contribute to its performance lead.

The memory configurations differ substantially. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 7800M has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s. This gives the NVIDIA card more capacity and significantly more bandwidth.

The compute resources are also skewed toward the NVIDIA card. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The RX 7800M has 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. While the ROP count is identical, the NVIDIA card has more than double the shading units and more TMUs. This results in a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s for NVIDIA versus 224.2 GPixel/s for AMD, and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s for NVIDIA versus 560.4 GTexel/s for AMD.

The power characteristics differ significantly. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a TDP of 285 W and requires a 600 W power supply with a single 16-pin connector. The RX 7800M has a much lower TDP of 180 W and lists "None" for power connectors, as it is an integrated processor. The dimensions also reflect this: the NVIDIA card is 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, while the AMD card has no listed dimensions. The NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, as does the AMD card. The NVIDIA card was released on 2024-01-23 with a launch MSRP of 799 USD, while the AMD card was released on 2024-09-10 with no launch MSRP listed.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the significantly faster GPU in nearly every recorded test. It wins 9 out of 10 head-to-head benchmarks, often by margins exceeding 60%. Its average benchmark score of 31087 is higher than the RX 7800M’s 27883, and it holds a higher percentile ranking at 76th versus 73rd.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the clear choice for users prioritizing raw performance in DirectX 12 gaming, compute workloads, and legacy DirectX titles. Its advantages in memory bandwidth (672.3 GB/s vs. 432.0 GB/s), shading units (8448 vs. 3840), and FP32 compute (44.10 TFLOPS vs. 35.87 TFLOPS) are reflected in the benchmark results. The card’s 86% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad and 96.7% lead in Passmark GPU Compute are definitive statements of its superiority in demanding scenarios.

The RX 7800M does have a compelling story in one area: the Geekbench Vulkan test. Its 126668 score versus the NVIDIA card’s 53683 is a massive 57.6% advantage. For any user whose primary workload is Vulkan-based, this result cannot be ignored. However, this single victory is not enough to overcome the NVIDIA card’s dominance across the rest of the suite. The RX 7800M is also an active product with a lower TDP of 180 W, making it a more power-efficient option for mobile devices, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is end-of-life. For desktop users seeking maximum performance, the data points clearly to the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER wins in the vast majority of scenarios based on the recorded data. It is the superior choice for DirectX 12 gaming, as shown by its 86% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad. It is also the better option for DirectX 11 and DirectX 10 titles, with leads of 58% and 82.8% respectively. For legacy DirectX 9 games, the NVIDIA card is more than twice as fast, with a 106.9% lead. Compute-heavy applications, such as those using OpenCL or general GPU compute, will also favor the NVIDIA card, as indicated by its 65% lead in Geekbench OpenCL and 96.7% lead in Passmark GPU Compute. Finally, general 3D rendering is a clear NVIDIA win, with an 80.6% lead in Passmark G3D.

The AMD Radeon Radeon RX 7800M wins in one specific area: Vulkan API performance. In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the RX 7800M is 57.6% faster than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. This suggests that for applications and games built on Vulkan, the AMD card may offer a better experience. Additionally, the RX 7800M has a significantly lower TDP of 180 W compared to the NVIDIA card’s 285 W, making it a more power-efficient solution for mobile or compact systems. It is also listed as an active production product, while the NVIDIA card is end-of-life, suggesting AMD’s part has a longer production runway.