AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 are two distinct graphics cards from different generations and architectural families. The RX 7800 XT, released in 2023, belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series based on RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip. The RTX 4070 AD103, released in 2024, is part of the GeForce 40-series using Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip. The database records show no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two cards, and the RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded benchmark scores or rival comparisons. The RX 7800 XT has a full set of benchmark data across multiple tests, while the RTX 4070 AD103 lacks any benchmark entries in the database. This analysis relies on the architectural specifications, memory configurations, and the available benchmark results for the RX 7800 XT to characterize both cards.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7800 XT has recorded benchmark scores across ten different tests, with its strongest performances in specific workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan test returns a score of 54,228, which is the highest single-test result for this card. The Passmark G3D score of 24,176 indicates strong overall graphics performance in that suite. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 18,290 shows competitive compute capabilities. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 13,473 reflects dedicated compute workloads. The Passmark G2D score of 1,177 covers 2D graphics operations.

The RX 7800 XT also delivers results in legacy and modern DirectX tests. Passmark DirectX 9 produces a score of 304, while Passmark DirectX 10 yields 121. Passmark DirectX 11 returns 249, and Passmark DirectX 12 produces 93. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test records a score of 4,157.

The RTX 4070 AD103 has no benchmark scores in the database, so direct win comparisons across individual tests cannot be made from recorded data. The database shows the RTX 4070 AD103 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs. The RX 7800 XT has a percentile ranking of 51, placing it just above the midpoint of all GPUs in the database. The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11,627 across all its tests.

In terms of production status, the RX 7800 XT is listed as Active, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is marked End-of-life. This suggests the RX 7800 XT remains in current production, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has been discontinued. The RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded wins in any category due to missing benchmark data.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use different chip designs and manufacturing processes. The RX 7800 XT uses the Navi 32 chip on a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. The transistor density is 81.2 million per mm². The RTX 4070 AD103 uses the AD103 chip, also on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The transistor density for the RTX 4070 AD103 is 121.1 million per mm². This means the RTX 4070 AD103 packs significantly more transistors into a slightly larger die, resulting in higher transistor density.

The RX 7800 XT uses RDNA 3.0 architecture with a codename of Wheat Nas, belonging to the Navi III generation. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses Ada Lovelace architecture, part of the GeForce 40 generation. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. Memory clock is 2438 MHz, with 19.5 Gbps effective speed. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. Memory clock is 1313 MHz, with 21 Gbps effective speed. The RX 7800 XT offers more memory capacity and higher bandwidth, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses faster memory technology in smaller quantity.

Core configurations show different approaches. The RX 7800 XT has 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It includes 60 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has more shading units, but fewer TMUs and ROPs. The RX 7800 XT has more ray tracing cores, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has dedicated tensor cores for AI workloads.

Clock speeds vary. The RX 7800 XT has a base clock of 1295 MHz, a boost clock of 2430 MHz, and a game clock of 2124 MHz. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with no recorded game clock. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a higher base clock, while the RX 7800 XT has a slightly lower boost clock.

Pixel and texture rates show performance differences. The RX 7800 XT delivers 233.3 GPixel/s and 583.2 GTexel/s. The RTX 4070 AD103 delivers 158.4 GPixel/s and 455.4 GTexel/s. The RX 7800 XT has higher pixel and texture throughput. In FP32 compute, the RX 7800 XT reaches 37.32 TFLOPS, while the RTX 4070 AD103 reaches 29.15 TFLOPS. Both cards have FP16 at 1:1 ratio with FP32.

Power and physical specifications differ. The RX 7800 XT has a TDP of 263 W, requires a 600 W suggested PSU, and uses 2x 8-pin power connectors. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W, requires a 550 W suggested PSU, and uses a single 16-pin connector. Both are dual-slot cards. The RX 7800 XT measures 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 50 mm in width. The RTX 4070 AD103 measures 240 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The RTX 4070 AD103 is shorter and thinner.

Display outputs differ. The RX 7800 XT offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The RTX 4070 AD103 offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. Both use PCIe 4.0 x16 interfaces. The RX 7800 XT has a launch MSRP of 499 USD, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has a launch MSRP of 599 USD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the RX 7800 XT and the RTX 4070 AD103. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and both winsA and winsB are zero. Without recorded comparison data, the only quantitative benchmark information comes from the RX 7800 XT's individual test scores.

The RX 7800 XT shows its highest performance in the Geekbench Vulkan test with a score of 54,228. This indicates strong Vulkan API performance in compute-heavy workloads. The Passmark G3D score of 24,176 represents solid overall 3D graphics performance in that benchmark suite. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 18,290 shows the card handles OpenCL compute tasks effectively. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 13,473 indicates dedicated compute workloads perform well below the OpenCL and Vulkan results but still represent a substantial compute capability.

In DirectX legacy tests, the RX 7800 XT produces varied results. Passmark DirectX 9 scores 304, Passmark DirectX 10 scores 121, Passmark DirectX 11 scores 249, and Passmark DirectX 12 scores 93. The DirectX 12 score is notably lower than other API scores, which may reflect specific test characteristics rather than absolute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test records a score of 4,157, which is a different test from the Passmark DirectX 12 test and shows higher performance in that specific workload.

The average benchmark score for the RX 7800 XT is 11,627. This places it in the 51st percentile among all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals to the RX 7800 XT based on average score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with an average score of 11,680 and a delta of -0.5 percent, meaning the GTX 1660 scores 0.5 percent higher on average. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M has an average score of 11,528 with a delta of 0.9 percent, meaning the RX 7800 XT scores 0.9 percent higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K20c has an average score of 11,479 with a delta of 1.3 percent, meaning the RX 7800 XT scores 1.3 percent higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT has an average score of 11,842 with a delta of -1.8 percent, meaning the RX 6500 XT scores 1.8 percent higher.

These nearest rival comparisons show the RX 7800 XT sits in a narrow performance band relative to these older or lower-tier cards. The differences range from 1.8 percent behind the RX 6500 XT to 1.3 percent ahead of the Tesla K20c. This narrow spread suggests the RX 7800 XT's average benchmark score does not separate dramatically from these rivals, despite its larger memory capacity and newer architecture.

The RTX 4070 AD103 has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is one point below the RX 7800 XT's percentile ranking of 51, but this ranking is not supported by any actual benchmark data. Without scores, no quantitative comparison between the two cards can be made from the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between the RX 7800 XT and the RTX 4070 AD103?

A: The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 7800 XT provides 4 GB more memory and higher bandwidth.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 has 5,888 shading units, while the RX 7800 XT has 3,840 shading units. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 2,048 more shading units, but the RX 7800 XT has higher FP32 compute at 37.32 TFLOPS compared to 29.15 TFLOPS for the RTX 4070 AD103.

Q: How do the ray tracing cores compare?

A: The RX 7800 XT has 60 ray tracing cores, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has 46 ray tracing cores. The RX 7800 XT has 14 more ray tracing cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 also includes 184 tensor cores, which the RX 7800 XT does not have.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The RX 7800 XT has a TDP of 263 W and requires a 600 W suggested PSU with 2x 8-pin power connectors. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W and requires a 550 W suggested PSU with a single 16-pin connector. The RTX 4070 AD103 consumes less power.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The RX 7800 XT is listed as Active in production, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is marked End-of-life. The RX 7800 XT was released in 2023, and the RTX 4070 AD103 was released in 2024.

Q: Does the database contain any direct benchmark comparison between these two cards?

A: No. The database has no head-to-head benchmark results between the RX 7800 XT and the RTX 4070 AD103. The RTX 4070 AD103 has no benchmark scores recorded, while the RX 7800 XT has ten individual test scores.

The Verdict

The database provides complete specification data for both cards but only benchmark scores for the RX 7800 XT. The RX 7800 XT shows a clear profile in recorded tests, with its highest score in Geekbench Vulkan at 54,228 and a Passmark G3D score of 24,176. The average benchmark score of 11,627 places it at the 51st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a tight performance band, with deltas ranging from 1.8 percent behind the RX 6500 XT to 1.3 percent ahead of the Tesla K20c.

The RX 7800 XT delivers higher memory capacity at 16 GB, higher bandwidth at 624.1 GB/s, more render output units at 96, more texture mapping units at 240, more ray tracing cores at 60, and higher FP32 compute at 37.32 TFLOPS. It also has a higher pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s. The card uses DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, which the RTX 4070 AD103 does not offer.

The RTX 4070 AD103 offers more shading units at 5,888, more tensor cores at 184, a higher base clock at 1920 MHz, a higher boost clock at 2475 MHz, a higher transistor density at 121.1 million per mm², and a lower TDP at 200 W. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and has a shorter physical length at 240 mm. The card is End-of-life, while the RX 7800 XT remains Active.

Without benchmark data for the RTX 4070 AD103, the database cannot establish which card wins in any specific test. The RTX 4070 AD103 has an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals, making quantitative performance analysis impossible. The RX 7800 XT has a percentile ranking of 51, one point higher than the RTX 4070 AD103's percentile of 50, but this difference is not backed by any scores for the RTX 4070 AD103.

For users selecting based on recorded data, the RX 7800 XT offers verified performance across multiple benchmarks and a larger memory pool. The RTX 4070 AD103 provides architectural advantages in shading units and tensor cores, plus lower power consumption, but no measured performance data exists in the database. The RX 7800 XT has a lower launch MSRP of 499 USD compared to 599 USD for the RTX 4070 AD103. The RX 7800 XT remains in production, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has reached end-of-life status. The database records no wins for either card in head-to-head comparisons, so the selection between these two cards depends on the specification differences and the verified benchmark results of the RX 7800 XT.