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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Radeon RX 7800M has a full set of benchmark results, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 currently has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of data for the NVIDIA part means the head-to-head comparison is defined by the AMD card's absolute scores and its position against other GPUs, rather than direct side-by-side measurements.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M delivers an average benchmark score of 27,883 across all recorded tests. Its performance percentile places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs tracked in the database. The GeForce RTX 4070 AD103, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking but with an average score of 0, reflecting that no benchmarks have been submitted for it. The database therefore shows a complete picture for one contender and a placeholder status for the other.

Looking at the AMD card's individual results, the strongest showing comes from the Geekbench Vulkan test with a score of 126,668, followed closely by the Geekbench OpenCL result of 120,778. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns a score of 2,994, which represents the card's performance in a modern DirectX 12 workload. In Passmark testing, the G3D score of 17,613 is the most substantial, while the GPU compute score reaches 9,342. Legacy DirectX tests show more modest figures: DirectX 11 scores 176, DirectX 9 scores 174, DirectX 10 scores 99, and DirectX 12 scores 89. The G2D score of 892 reflects 2D graphics throughput.

When compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the RX 7800M sits in a tight cluster. It trails the AMD FirePro S7150 by 0.8% (that card averages 28,117), trails the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti by 0.5% (28,020), trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X by 0.3% (27,973), and leads the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 0.2% (27,839). This grouping demonstrates that the RX 7800M's aggregate performance is nearly identical to these established desktop and workstation parts, with deltas under one percent in every case.

Because the RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded scores, the database cannot yet show which part wins any specific test. The wins counter for both items sits at zero. The analysis must therefore rely on the architectural specifications and the RX 7800M's measured results to characterize the expected relationship.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M holds a clear advantage in every benchmark category where it has recorded scores, simply because the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has no entries. The RX 7800M demonstrates particular strength in compute-oriented workloads: its Geekbench Vulkan score of 126,668 and OpenCL score of 120,778 indicate robust general-purpose compute throughput. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 2,994 places it in a position where it can handle modern DirectX 12 gaming loads, while the Passmark G3D score of 17,613 confirms solid rasterization performance.

The RTX 4070 AD103, despite lacking benchmark data, brings architectural features that would likely shift the balance in specific scenarios. It carries 184 tensor cores, which the RX 7800M does not have at all (the AMD card's tensor core count is null in the database). This suggests the NVIDIA part would hold an advantage in any workload that leverages tensor core acceleration, such as AI inference or DLSS-based rendering. Additionally, the RTX 4070 AD103 has a higher boost clock at 2,475 MHz versus the RX 7800M's 2,335 MHz, and a higher memory clock at 21 Gbps effective versus 18 Gbps, which could improve memory-bound scenarios.

For traditional gaming and compute, the RX 7800M's higher raw throughput numbers are notable. It delivers 35.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 35.87 TFLOPS of FP16 (at a 1:1 ratio), while the RTX 4070 AD103 delivers 29.15 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16. The RX 7800M also has a higher pixel rate at 224.2 GPixel/s compared to 158.4 GPixel/s, and a higher texture rate at 560.4 GTexel/s versus 455.4 GTexel/s. These figures indicate the AMD card would likely win in fill-rate-bound and shader-bound workloads.

The RTX 4070 AD103 counters with a larger transistor count (45,900 million versus 28,100 million) and a higher transistor density (121.1M per mm² versus 81.2M per mm²), which reflects its more complex architecture. Its memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s exceeds the RX 7800M's 432.0 GB/s, giving it an edge in bandwidth-sensitive applications. The dual-slot design and 1x 16-pin power connector of the NVIDIA card also differ from the RX 7800M's integrated graphics processor (IGP) form factor with no power connectors, which affects where each can be installed.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Radeon RX 7800M uses the Navi 32 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Wheat Nas, and belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) generation. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 uses the AD103 chip built on Ada Lovelace architecture and belongs to the GeForce 40 generation, also fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm node.

The transistor counts diverge significantly. The RTX 4070 AD103 packs 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a density of 121.1M per mm². The RX 7800M contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, for a density of 81.2M per mm². This means the NVIDIA chip achieves roughly 63% more transistors per square millimeter, reflecting a more compact logic design.

Memory configurations show both similarities and differences. Both cards feature 12 GB of memory on a 192-bit bus. The RX 7800M uses GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses GDDR6X memory with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The NVIDIA card's memory runs at 21 Gbps effective, while the AMD card runs at 18 Gbps effective.

The compute unit layouts are reversed in emphasis. The RX 7800M has 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 96 render output units (ROPs), with 60 ray tracing cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The AMD card thus has fewer shading units but more TMUs and ROPs, while the NVIDIA card has more shading units but fewer of the other fixed-function units. The presence of tensor cores on the NVIDIA side and their complete absence on the AMD side is a defining architectural difference.

Clock speeds also differ. The RX 7800M has a base clock of 1,295 MHz, a game clock of 2,145 MHz, and a boost clock of 2,335 MHz. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a base clock of 1,920 MHz and a boost clock of 2,475 MHz, with no game clock specified. The NVIDIA card's higher base and boost clocks contribute to its higher peak frequency, though the AMD card's architecture compensates with higher throughput per clock in certain units.

Power and physical characteristics are starkly different. The RX 7800M has a TDP of 180 W and is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors, making it suitable for portable devices with device-dependent display outputs. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W, is a dual-slot card measuring 240 mm by 110 mm by 40 mm, requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, and suggests a 550 W power supply. Its display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and both use a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. The RX 7800M was released on September 10, 2024, and remains in active production, while the RTX 4070 AD103 was released on February 29, 2024, and is now end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series. The RX 7800M's predecessor is Polaris Mobile.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M has an average benchmark score of 27,883, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 has an average score of 0 due to having no recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the RX 7800M compare to its nearest rival, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

A: The RX 7800M trails the GeForce GTX 980 Ti by 0.5% in average score (27,883 versus 28,020), making the two effectively tied in aggregate performance.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: Both use 12 GB on a 192-bit bus, but the RX 7800M uses GDDR6 with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses GDDR6X with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 AD103 have any compute features the RX 7800M lacks?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070 AD103 includes 184 tensor cores, which the RX 7800M does not have. The RTX 4070 AD103 also has more shading units (5,888 versus 3,840) and ray tracing cores (46 versus 60, though it has fewer of those).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two cards?

A: The RX 7800M has a TDP of 180 W and uses no power connectors, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector with a suggested 550 W power supply.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The RX 7800M is listed as Active, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is listed as End-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7800M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Chip | Navi 32 | AD103 |

| Transistors | 28,100 million | 45,900 million |

| Die Size | 346 mm² | 379 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 81.2M / mm² | 121.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1295 MHz | 1920 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz | 2475 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2145 MHz | None |

| Memory Clock | 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) | 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 432.0 GB/s | 504.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 3840 | 5888 |

| TMUs | 240 | 184 |

| ROPs | 96 | 64 |

| RT Cores | 60 | 46 |

| Tensor Cores | None | 184 |

| Pixel Rate | 224.2 GPixel/s | 158.4 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 560.4 GTexel/s | 455.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 / FP16 | 35.87 TFLOPS (1:1) | 29.15 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 180 W | 200 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 550 W |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions | Not specified | 240 mm x 110 mm x 40 mm |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2024-09-10 | 2024-02-29 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | None | GeForce 50 |

| Launch MSRP | None | 599 USD |

| Average Benchmark Score | 27883 | 0 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 73 | 50 |