AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison available in the database is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, and it produces a decisive result. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT scores 4157, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690. That puts AMD ahead by 54.5%, a substantial margin in a modern DirectX 12 workload.

The RX 7800 XT’s average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 11627, while the RTX 5070 SUPER’s average is 2690. That average is heavily influenced by the fact that only one benchmark result is recorded for the NVIDIA card. The AMD card’s percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database is 51, meaning it sits just above the midpoint. The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, sits at the 18th percentile, a much lower standing.

The nearest rivals for each card reinforce the gap. The RX 7800 XT’s closest competitors include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 at an average score of 11680, which is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M at 11528, which is 0.9% lower. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s nearest rivals are far weaker parts: the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2662 (1.1% higher), the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2660 (1.1% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 at 2645 (1.7% higher). The NVIDIA card’s benchmark results place it in company with entry-level and legacy hardware, not with the modern enthusiast segment.

In the head-to-head record, AMD wins 1 test and NVIDIA wins 0. The single recorded data point shows the RX 7800 XT delivering a 54.5% advantage in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. That is not a narrow edge; it is a commanding lead in a test that stresses modern rendering features.

The RTX 5070 SUPER’s score of 2690 in Steel Nomad is particularly striking given its hardware specifications, which are discussed below. The recorded data does not include any additional tests for the NVIDIA card, so no other direct comparisons can be made. The database contains no Vulkan, OpenCL, or PassMark results for the RTX 5070 SUPER, leaving its broader performance profile undocumented.

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on different architectures and different chip designs. The RX 7800 XT uses the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, part of the Navi III generation (RX 7000 series). The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the GeForce 50 series.

Both are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ. The RX 7800 XT packs 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 81.2 million per mm². The RTX 5070 SUPER has more transistors, 31,100 million, on a smaller 263 mm² die, resulting in a higher density of 118.3 million per mm². The NVIDIA chip is denser and smaller, but the AMD chip has the larger physical footprint.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, with 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA card has more capacity and higher bandwidth, but on a narrower bus. The effective memory clock for AMD is 19.5 Gbps, while NVIDIA runs at 28 Gbps.

Compute resources also differ in structure. The RX 7800 XT has 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It includes 60 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It includes 50 ray tracing cores and 200 tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has far more shading units but fewer TMUs and ROPs. The AMD card has more ray tracing cores, while NVIDIA brings dedicated tensor cores to the table.

The clock speeds tell a different story. 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 5070 SUPER has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with no game clock listed. The NVIDIA card runs at higher base and boost frequencies.

Rates and throughput numbers reflect these differences. The RX 7800 XT delivers 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 583.2 GTexel/s texture rate, with 37.32 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 201.0 GPixel/s and 502.4 GTexel/s, with 32.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). Despite having more shading units, the NVIDIA card produces lower FP32 throughput due to its lower clock rates and different internal design.

The power and connectivity profiles differ as well. The RX 7800 XT has a TDP of 263 W, uses dual-slot cooling, and requires two 8-pin power connectors with a suggested 600 W power supply. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W, also dual-slot, but uses a single 16-pin connector with no suggested PSU listed. The AMD card uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Display outputs are similar but not identical. The RX 7800 XT offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The RTX 5070 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Physical dimensions favor the NVIDIA card in length and width. The RX 7800 XT measures 267 mm long, 111 mm high, and 50 mm wide. The RTX 5070 SUPER measures 245 mm long, 115 mm high, and 40 mm wide. The AMD card is longer and thicker, while the NVIDIA card is taller.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner in the only head-to-head benchmark recorded. The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER by 54.5% in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. That is the single most important number in this comparison.

The RX 7800 XT also has a much stronger overall benchmark profile. Its average score of 11627 places it near the 51st percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals like the GTX 1660 and RX 6500 XT. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s average of 2690 places it at the 18th percentile, with nearest rivals like the GT 1030 and GT 440. The NVIDIA card is, by the recorded data, performing at a level far below the AMD card.

However, the RTX 5070 SUPER has architectural strengths that the benchmark data does not fully capture. It has 6400 shading units versus 3840, 200 tensor cores versus none, 18 GB of GDDR7 versus 16 GB of GDDR6, and higher memory bandwidth at 672.0 GB/s versus 624.1 GB/s. Its smaller die and higher transistor density suggest a more modern design. But the recorded performance does not reflect those advantages.

The RX 7800 XT wins on actual measured results. Its higher pixel rate, texture rate, and FP32 throughput align with its benchmark dominance. The RTX 5070 SUPER wins on paper specifications like shading unit count and memory bandwidth, but the only test on record shows it trailing badly.

For users who prioritize measured performance in modern DX12 workloads, the RX 7800 XT is the better choice according to the database. For users who need tensor cores for AI workloads, the RTX 5070 SUPER has dedicated hardware that AMD lacks entirely. For users who want more VRAM, the NVIDIA card offers 18 GB versus 16 GB.

The production status for both cards is active. The RX 7800 XT was released on 2023-09-05, has a predecessor in Navi II and a successor in Navi IV, and a launch MSRP of 499 USD. The RTX 5070 SUPER was released on 2025-12-31, has no listed predecessor or successor, and no launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER |

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

| Chip | Navi 32 | GB205 |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Generation | Navi III (RX 7000) | GeForce 50 |

| Transistors | 28,100 million | 31,100 million |

| Die size | 346 mm² | 263 mm² |

| Transistor density | 81.2M / mm² | 118.3M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1295 MHz | 2325 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2430 MHz | 2512 MHz |

| Memory size | 16 GB | 18 GB |

| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |

| Memory bus width | 256 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 624.1 GB/s | 672.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 3840 | 6400 |

| TMUs | 240 | 200 |

| ROPs | 96 | 80 |

| RT cores | 60 | 50 |

| Tensor cores | None | 200 |

| Pixel rate | 233.3 GPixel/s | 201.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 583.2 GTexel/s | 502.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 37.32 TFLOPS | 32.15 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 37.32 TFLOPS (1:1) | 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 263 W | 275 W |

| Power connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |

| Bus interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Length | 267 mm | 245 mm |

| Height | 111 mm | 115 mm |

| Width | 50 mm | 40 mm |

| Release date | 2023-09-05 | 2025-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 499 USD | None |

FAQ

Q: Which card performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT scores 4157 versus 2690 for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, a 54.5% advantage for AMD.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7. The NVIDIA card also has higher bandwidth at 672.0 GB/s versus 624.1 GB/s.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 SUPER have tensor cores?

A: Yes, it has 200 tensor cores. The RX 7800 XT has none, so the NVIDIA card is the only one with dedicated AI acceleration hardware.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, compared to 3840 on the RX 7800 XT. Despite this, the AMD card delivers higher FP32 throughput at 37.32 TFLOPS versus 32.15 TFLOPS.

Q: What are the power connector requirements?

A: The RX 7800 XT uses two 8-pin connectors with a 263 W TDP and a suggested 600 W power supply. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses a single 16-pin connector with a 275 W TDP and no suggested PSU listed.

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

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average of 11627 across ten recorded tests, placing it at the 51st percentile. The RTX 5070 SUPER has an average of 2690 from a single recorded test, placing it at the 18th percentile.