NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER share the same Blackwell 2.0 architecture, GB205 chip, 5 nm process node from TSMC, and identical physical dimensions, yet the recorded benchmark data reveals a significant performance gap between them, with the RTX 5070 delivering a substantially higher score in the single head-to-head test available.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains one direct comparison between these two GPUs: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. In this test, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 5,077 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2,690 points. The delta between them is 88.7 percent in favor of the RTX 5070. This is a massive margin, more than 88 percent, indicating that in this particular workload, the RTX 5070 outperforms the RTX 5070 SUPER by a wide margin.

The RTX 5070’s score of 5,077 places it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 40,377. The RTX 5070 SUPER, conversely, manages only a 2,690 score in the Steel Nomad test, which puts it in the 18th percentile. Its average benchmark score, based on the single recorded test, is also 2,690. The gap is not small; it is a dominant showing for the non-SUPER variant.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each card clarifies the context. The RTX 5070’s closest competitors, based on average score, are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with an average score of 40,318 (a 0.1 percent difference), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40,063 (0.8 percent higher for the RTX 5070), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40,870 (the RTX 5070 trails by 1.2 percent). The RTX 5070 also sits close to the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, which averages 39,568, a 2 percent deficit for the RTX 5070. These rivals are all within a few percentage points, showing the RTX 5070 exists in a competitive performance cluster.

The RTX 5070 SUPER, however, sits in a very different neighborhood. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M with an average score of 2,664 (a 1 percent difference), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2,662 (1.1 percent), the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2,660 (1.1 percent), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 at 2,645 (1.7 percent). These are all low-end or older GPUs, and the RTX 5070 SUPER’s placement alongside them indicates that, based on the recorded Steel Nomad result, it performs far below the level of the RTX 5070.

The head-to-head data shows one clear winner: the RTX 5070 wins the single comparison, and the RTX 5070 SUPER does not win any recorded tests. The win count stands at 1 for the RTX 5070 and 0 for the RTX 5070 SUPER. This is a one-sided result, but it is the only direct measurement available, so it carries the full weight of the benchmark evidence.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 wins the only head-to-head benchmark, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This test is a DirectX 12 workload that stresses modern GPU features. The RTX 5070 delivers a score of 5,077, which is 88.7 percent higher than the RTX 5070 SUPER’s 2,690. In this specific scenario, the RTX 5070 demonstrates a clear advantage.

The RTX 5070 SUPER has no benchmark wins in the database. Its only recorded result is the Steel Nomad test, where it trails significantly. Therefore, in every measured category, the RTX 5070 is the superior performer. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 2,690 is identical to its Steel Nomad score, since no other tests were recorded for it.

For the RTX 5070, additional benchmark results provide a broader picture. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 172,660, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 178,923. The Passmark suite shows scores of 29137 in G3D, 15,787 in GPU Compute, 1,305 in G2D, 320 in DirectX 9, 277 in DirectX 11, 180 in DirectX 10, and 108 in DirectX 12. These scores indicate strong performance across multiple API generations and compute workloads, though no comparable results exist for the RTX 5070 SUPER.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the RTX 5070 is the choice for any workload represented by the Steel Nomad test, which is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark. The RTX 5070 SUPER, with its lower score, cannot claim victory in any recorded test. The data suggests that for synthetic DirectX 12 performance, the RTX 5070 is overwhelmingly dominant.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the same underlying architecture: Blackwell 2.0, built on the GB205 chip. The process node is identical at 5 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The transistor count is the same for both: 31,100 million transistors on a die size of 263 mm². The transistor density is also identical at 118.3 million transistors per mm². This means the fundamental silicon is the same, and any performance difference must come from other factors.

The clock speeds are also identical. Both the RTX 5070 and the RTX 5070 SUPER have a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The memory clock is the same as well: 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. Since the clocks match, the performance gap cannot be attributed to frequency differences.

The architecture differences emerge in the compute unit counts. The RTX 5070 has 6,144 shading units, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 6,400 shading units, a difference of 256 units in favor of the SUPER. The texture mapping units follow the same pattern: 192 for the RTX 5070 versus 200 for the RTX 5070 SUPER. Ray tracing cores number 48 for the RTX 5070 and 50 for the RTX 5070 SUPER. Tensor cores are 192 for the RTX 5070 and 200 for the RTX 5070 SUPER. The render output units (ROPs) are the same at 80 for both.

Despite having more shading units, TMUs, RT cores, and tensor cores, the RTX 5070 SUPER still scores much lower in the Steel Nomad test. The pixel rate is identical at 201.0 GPixel/s for both cards, since the ROP count and clocks are the same. The texture rate, however, differs: the RTX 5070 achieves 482.3 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5070 SUPER achieves 502.4 GTexel/s, a higher rate due to its additional TMUs and the same clock speed.

The FP32 performance also differs. The RTX 5070 delivers 30.87 TFLOPS, while the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS. FP16 performance matches the FP32 figures at a 1:1 ratio for both. These higher theoretical compute numbers for the RTX 5070 SUPER do not translate into a better benchmark score, which is a notable observation.

The memory subsystem is where the more significant difference lies. The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB. Both use a 192-bit bus width and achieve the same bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The larger memory capacity on the RTX 5070 SUPER does not help in the recorded benchmark, which may be more compute-bound than capacity-bound.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between the two cards are clear and quantifiable. The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, whereas the RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB. Both use a 192-bit memory bus, and both achieve 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory type and clock are identical.

The shading unit count differs: 6,144 for the RTX 5070 and 6,400 for the RTX 5070 SUPER. Texture mapping units are 192 versus 200. Ray tracing cores are 48 versus 50. Tensor cores are 192 versus 200. The ROP count is the same at 80.

The texture rate is higher on the RTX 5070 SUPER at 502.4 GTexel/s versus 482.3 GTexel/s for the RTX 5070. The FP32 and FP16 compute are also higher on the SUPER: 32.15 TFLOPS versus 30.87 TFLOPS.

The power draw differs. The RTX 5070 has a TDP of 250 W, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W. Both are dual-slot cards with a single 16-pin power connector. The RTX 5070 lists a suggested PSU of 600 W, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has no suggested PSU value recorded.

The release dates differ. The RTX 5070 was released on March 3, 2025, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a release date of December 31, 2025. The RTX 5070 has a launch MSRP of 549 USD, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has no launch MSRP recorded.

Dimensions are identical: both are 245 mm long, 115 mm high, and 40 mm wide. Both use PCIe 5.0 x16 and have the same display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The API support is identical: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40,377, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 2,690. The RTX 5070 is significantly higher.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between the two cards?

A: The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory. Both use a 192-bit bus and have the same 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: Both GPUs have identical clocks: a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The memory clock is also the same at 1750 MHz with a 28 Gbps effective rate.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6,400 shading units, compared to 6,144 for the RTX 5070. The SUPER also has more texture mapping units (200 versus 192), ray tracing cores (50 versus 48), and tensor cores (200 versus 192).

Q: What is the head-to-head result in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test?

A: The RTX 5070 scores 5,077 points, while the RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2,690 points. The RTX 5070 wins with an 88.7 percent higher score.

Q: What is the TDP for each card?

A: The RTX 5070 has a TDP of 250 W, and the RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W. Both are dual-slot cards with a single 16-pin power connector.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear choice. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER in the only direct benchmark comparison. The RTX 5070’s Steel Nomad score of 5,077 versus the SUPER’s 2,690 represents an 88.7 percent advantage. In the database, the RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 40,377, while the RTX 5070 SUPER sits in the 18th percentile with an average score of 2,690.

The RTX 5070 SUPER has higher theoretical specifications: more shading units (6,400 versus 6,144), more TMUs (200 versus 192), more RT cores (50 versus 48), more tensor cores (200 versus 192), higher FP32 compute (32.15 TFLOPS versus 30.87 TFLOPS), and more memory (18 GB versus 12 GB). Yet none of these advantages materialize in the measured benchmark. The RTX 5070 SUPER also draws more power at 275 W versus 250 W.

The RTX 5070’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580, Radeon Pro WX 7100, Radeon Pro 5300, and RTX A500 Mobile, all within 2 percent of its average score. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s nearest rivals are the Quadro K1100M, GeForce GT 1030, Intel Arc Pro B50, and GeForce GT 440, all low-end parts. The performance class of each card, as measured, is entirely different.

For any workload represented by the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the data indicates the RTX 5070 is the superior GPU. The RTX 5070 SUPER, despite its name and higher specs, does not deliver in the recorded benchmark. The RTX 5070 also has a lower TDP, a release date earlier in 2025, and a recorded launch MSRP of 549 USD. The RTX 5070 SUPER has no launch MSRP recorded.

The verdict from the database is unambiguous: the RTX 5070 wins the head-to-head, holds a much higher percentile ranking, and delivers a benchmark score that is nearly double that of the RTX 5070 SUPER. The RTX 5070 SUPER’s additional memory and compute units do not produce a better result in the available test. Users seeking measured performance should select the RTX 5070 based on the recorded data.