NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 reveals a clear generational shift, but the data is one-sided. The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the RTX 4070 AD103, with its average benchmark score listed as 0 and its percentile ranking at 50. In contrast, the RTX 5070 has a substantial set of measurements across ten different tests, an average benchmark score of 40377, and sits at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The RTX 5070's benchmark results show consistent strength across modern and legacy workloads. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 5070 records a score of 5077. Its Geekbench OpenCL score reaches 172660, while the Vulkan score is slightly higher at 178923. PassMark results show a G3D score of 29137 and a GPU compute score of 15787. Legacy DirectX tests in PassMark show scores of 320 for DirectX 9, 277 for DirectX 11, 180 for DirectX 10, and 108 for DirectX 12. The 2D graphics score is 1305.

Because the RTX 4070 AD103 has no benchmark entries, there are no head-to-head deltas to compute. The wins count is zero for both cards. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 is the only one of the two with measurable performance data in the database. The nearest rivals to the RTX 5070 provide context: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, which is 0.1% behind the RTX 5070, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, a 0.8% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead with 40870, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% with 39568.

The RTX 5070's average score of 40377 places it comfortably above several workstation-class rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking of 82 means it outperforms the majority of recorded GPUs. The RTX 4070 AD103, with a percentile of 50 and no scores, effectively occupies a placeholder position in the database rather than a competitive one.

FAQ

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

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580, 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, and 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300.

Q: Which GPU has the higher percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5070 ranks at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, whereas the RTX 4070 AD103 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the top benchmark scores for the RTX 5070?

A: The highest recorded scores are 178923 in Geekbench Vulkan, 172660 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 29137 in PassMark G3D.

Q: Are there any benchmark results for the RTX 4070 AD103?

A: No, the database lists zero benchmark entries for the RTX 4070 AD103, with an average score of 0.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different generations of NVIDIA architecture. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses the AD103 chip built on Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX 5070 uses the GB205 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Both are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ significantly. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The RTX 5070 has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a density of 118.3 million per mm². The larger die in the RTX 4070 AD103 packs more transistors, but the RTX 5070 achieves a comparable density on a smaller chip.

The memory subsystems diverge in type and speed. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 also has 12 GB of memory but switches to GDDR7, with the same 192-bit bus width and a higher bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The memory clock differs accordingly: the RTX 4070 AD103 runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), while the RTX 5070 runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The RTX 5070's GDDR7 memory provides a notable bandwidth advantage over the older GDDR6X.

Core counts shift upward in the newer card. The RTX 5070 has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. The RTX 4070 AD103 has 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 leads in every core category. Clock speeds also favor the RTX 5070, with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, compared to the RTX 4070 AD103's base of 1920 MHz and boost of 2475 MHz.

The bus interface is another differentiator. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5070 uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the RTX 4070 AD103 provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, whereas the RTX 5070 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the RTX 5070 as the stronger of the two cards. Its average benchmark score of 40377, percentile of 82, and complete set of performance measurements indicate that it is an active, measurable product in the database. The RTX 4070 AD103, with no benchmark scores and a percentile of 50, lacks any performance evidence to compare against. The RTX 5070 also holds advantages in core counts, memory bandwidth, clock speeds, and PCIe generation. The RTX 4070 AD103 does have a higher transistor count and larger die size, but those physical attributes do not translate into recorded performance data. The RTX 5070 is the card with the demonstrated performance, and the database's percentile rankings confirm it sits well above the midpoint of all GPUs, while the RTX 4070 AD103 sits exactly at the midpoint with no scores.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in several discrete specifications. The RTX 4070 AD103 is based on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, while the RTX 5070 uses the GB205 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The process node is 5 nm for both, but the die size differs: 379 mm² for the RTX 4070 AD103 versus 263 mm² for the RTX 5070. Transistor counts are 45,900 million versus 31,100 million, respectively.

Memory type differs: the RTX 4070 AD103 uses GDDR6X, while the RTX 5070 uses GDDR7. Both have 12 GB capacity and a 192-bit bus, but bandwidth is 504.2 GB/s for the older card and 672.0 GB/s for the newer one. Memory clocks are 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) versus 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Core configurations differ across the board. The RTX 5070 has more shading units (6144 vs 5888), more TMUs (192 vs 184), more ROPs (80 vs 64), more RT cores (48 vs 46), and more tensor cores (192 vs 184). Clock speeds favor the RTX 5070 as well: base clock of 2325 MHz versus 1920 MHz, and boost clock of 2512 MHz versus 2475 MHz.

The RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W with a suggested PSU of 550 W, while the RTX 5070 has a TDP of 250 W with a suggested PSU of 600 W. Both are dual-slot cards with a 1x 16-pin power connector. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5070 uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs differ: the RTX 4070 AD103 offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the RTX 5070 offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Dimensions are close: the RTX 4070 AD103 measures 240 mm length, 110 mm height, and 40 mm width; the RTX 5070 measures 245 mm length, 115 mm height, and 40 mm width. Production status differs, with the RTX 4070 AD103 marked as end-of-life and the RTX 5070 as active. The release dates are 2024-02-29 for the RTX 4070 AD103 and 2025-03-03 for the RTX 5070. The RTX 4070 AD103 lists a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the RTX 5070 lists a launch MSRP of 549 USD.