NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AD103 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core architectural differences between the RTX 4070 AD103 and the RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 379 mm² die with 45,900 million transistors, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses Blackwell 2.0 on a smaller 263 mm² die with 31,100 million transistors. Both are built on a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How does memory capacity and bandwidth compare?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 4070 AD103 has 12 GB of GDDR6X with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both use a 192-bit memory bus.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking for each card?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is at the 50th percentile. The RTX 5070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Q: Which card has higher clock speeds?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The RTX 4070 AD103 has a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RTX 4070 AD103 has a TDP of 200 W and a suggested PSU of 550 W. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a higher TDP of 275 W, and no suggested PSU figure is recorded in the database.

Q: Which card has more shading units and tensor cores?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units and 200 tensor cores, compared to 5888 shading units and 184 tensor cores on the RTX 4070 AD103. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has 50 RT cores versus 46 on the older card.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent distinct generations of NVIDIA GPU design. The RTX 4070 AD103 is built on Ada Lovelace, the architecture that powered the GeForce 40-series, while the RTX 5070 SUPER uses Blackwell 2.0, the foundation for the GeForce 50-series. Both are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the die characteristics differ substantially.

The RTX 4070 AD103 packs 45,900 million transistors onto a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The RTX 5070 SUPER uses fewer transistors, 31,100 million, on a smaller 263 mm² die, resulting in a slightly lower density of 118.3M per mm². This indicates a different design philosophy, with the newer card achieving its performance through architectural efficiency and higher clocks rather than raw transistor count.

Memory architecture also diverges. The RTX 4070 AD103 uses 12 GB of GDDR6X running at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, producing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER steps up to 18 GB of GDDR7 at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, delivering 672.0 GB/s. Both retain a 192-bit bus width, so the bandwidth advantage comes entirely from the faster memory technology.

The compute resources show a clear generational shift. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, versus 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs on the RTX 4070 AD103. The RT core count increases from 46 to 50, and tensor cores from 184 to 200. These additions translate into higher theoretical rates: the newer card achieves 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 502.4 GTexel/s texture rate, compared to 158.4 GPixel/s and 455.4 GTexel/s on the older model.

Clock behavior also differs. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, while the RTX 4070 AD103 starts at 1920 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz. The newer card's higher base clock suggests better sustained performance under load. Floating-point throughput reflects this: the RTX 5070 SUPER reaches 32.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio), while the RTX 4070 AD103 delivers 29.15 TFLOPS in both precisions.

Interface and connectivity have been updated as well. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the RTX 4070 AD103 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs on the newer card are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, compared to 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a on the older model. Both cards are dual-slot designs with a single 16-pin power connector. Physical dimensions are close: the RTX 5070 SUPER measures 245 mm in length and 115 mm in height, while the RTX 4070 AD103 is 240 mm long and 110 mm tall, both at 40 mm width.

The RTX 4070 AD103 is marked as end-of-life with a release date of 2024-02-29, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is active with a release date of 2025-12-31. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single recorded benchmark for the RTX 5070 SUPER: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 2690. The RTX 4070 AD103 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparison between the two cards is limited to the available data.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's score of 2690 places it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database provide context for this result. The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M scores 2664, a 1% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 scores 2662, a 1.1% delta. The Intel Arc Pro B50 also scores 2660, a 1.1% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 scores 2645, a 1.7% delta. These are all older or lower-tier cards, and the RTX 5070 SUPER outperforms each by a narrow margin.

The absence of benchmark data for the RTX 4070 AD103 means the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural specifications rather than measured results. The RTX 5070 SUPER shows higher theoretical throughput in every compute category: 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 versus 29.15 TFLOPS, 201.0 GPixel/s versus 158.4 GPixel/s, and 502.4 GTexel/s versus 455.4 GTexel/s. These figures indicate a consistent advantage for the newer card across raw compute workloads.

The memory subsystem also favors the RTX 5070 SUPER. Its 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is 33% higher than the 504.2 GB/s of the RTX 4070 AD103. The 18 GB capacity provides 50% more memory than the 12 GB on the older card. For bandwidth-sensitive applications, such as high-resolution textures or large data sets, the newer card has a clear edge.

Clock speeds reinforce the performance picture. The RTX 5070 SUPER's base clock of 2325 MHz is 21% higher than the RTX 4070 AD103's 1920 MHz. The boost clocks are closer, 2512 MHz versus 2475 MHz, but the newer card still holds the advantage. Higher base clocks typically translate into more consistent frame rates in sustained workloads.

The RTX 5070 SUPER does require more power, with a TDP of 275 W versus 200 W for the RTX 4070 AD103. The database records no suggested PSU for the newer card, while the older card lists 550 W. The performance gains come with a measurable power cost.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the RTX 5070 SUPER is the stronger card in nearly every measurable specification. It has more shading units, more tensor cores, more RT cores, higher clock speeds, more memory, faster memory, and higher pixel and texture rates. Its recorded benchmark score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it above its nearest rivals in the database, all of which score between 2645 and 2664.

The RTX 4070 AD103 holds advantages in only a few areas: a larger die with more transistors, a marginally higher transistor density, and a lower TDP of 200 W versus 275 W. It also has a recorded suggested PSU of 550 W, which the RTX 5070 SUPER lacks in the database.

For users prioritizing raw performance, memory capacity, and bandwidth, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the clear choice. Its 18 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth provide headroom for demanding workloads, and its higher compute rates suggest better performance in both gaming and productivity tasks. The newer PCIe 5.0 interface and DisplayPort 2.1b outputs also future-proof the card for upcoming hardware.

Users with power constraints or existing 550 W power supplies may find the RTX 4070 AD103 more practical, despite its lower performance. The older card is end-of-life, which may affect availability, while the RTX 5070 SUPER is an active product. The RTX 5070 SUPER's 50th percentile ranking versus the 18th percentile for the RTX 4070 AD103 is notable, though the older card has no benchmark scores to confirm its actual performance in the database.

The RTX 5070 SUPER is the better investment for anyone building a new system or upgrading with performance as the primary goal. The RTX 4070 AD103 remains a viable option for those with strict power budgets or who already own compatible infrastructure.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two cards:

• Architecture: Ada Lovelace (RTX 4070 AD103) versus Blackwell 2.0 (RTX 5070 SUPER)
• Transistors: 45,900 million versus 31,100 million
• Die Size: 379 mm² versus 263 mm²
• Transistor Density: 121.1M / mm² versus 118.3M / mm²
• Base Clock: 1920 MHz versus 2325 MHz
• Boost Clock: 2475 MHz versus 2512 MHz
• Memory Clock: 1313 MHz 21 Gbps effective versus 1750 MHz 28 Gbps effective
• Memory Size: 12 GB versus 18 GB
• Memory Type: GDDR6X versus GDDR7
• Memory Bandwidth: 504.2 GB/s versus 672.0 GB/s
• Shading Units: 5888 versus 6400
• TMUs: 184 versus 200
• ROPs: 64 versus 80
• RT Cores: 46 versus 50
• Tensor Cores: 184 versus 200
• Pixel Rate: 158.4 GPixel/s versus 201.0 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: 455.4 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s
• FP32: 29.15 TFLOPS versus 32.15 TFLOPS
• FP16: 29.15 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1)
• TDP: 200 W versus 275 W
• Suggested PSU: 550 W versus null
• Bus Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 versus PCIe 5.0 x16
• Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a versus 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b
• Dimensions: 240 mm length, 110 mm height versus 245 mm length, 115 mm height
• Production Status: End-of-life versus Active
• Release Date: 2024-02-29 versus 2025-12-31
• Launch MSRP: 599 USD versus null

Where Each One Wins

RTX 5070 SUPER wins in compute performance. The data shows higher shading unit count, tensor core count, and RT core count. Its FP32 throughput of 32.15 TFLOPS exceeds the 29.15 TFLOPS of the older card. Pixel rate and texture rate are also higher, indicating better fill-rate performance for graphics-intensive workloads.

RTX 5070 SUPER wins in memory capacity and bandwidth. The 18 GB GDDR7 configuration provides 50% more capacity and 33% more bandwidth than the 12 GB GDDR6X on the RTX 4070 AD103. This matters for large textures, high-resolution rendering, and data-heavy compute tasks.

RTX 5070 SUPER wins in connectivity. PCIe 5.0 x16 doubles the interface bandwidth available to the RTX 4070 AD103's PCIe 4.0 x16. DisplayPort 2.1b outputs support newer display standards compared to DisplayPort 1.4a on the older card.

RTX 5070 SUPER wins in clock speeds. The base clock of 2325 MHz is significantly higher than 1920 MHz on the RTX 4070 AD103, and the boost clock of 2512 MHz also leads. Higher clocks generally translate to better sustained performance.

RTX 4070 AD103 wins in power efficiency. Its TDP of 200 W is 75 W lower than the RTX 5070 SUPER's 275 W. For compact builds or systems with limited power delivery, the older card draws less power while still delivering competitive compute rates.

RTX 4070 AD103 wins in transistor count. The 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die exceed the 31,100 million on the newer card. This does not translate into performance advantages in the recorded data, but it reflects a denser design.

RTX 4070 AD103 wins in confirmed power supply guidance. The database records a suggested PSU of 550 W for this card, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has no such figure. Users planning upgrades can reference this value for the older card.