NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER vs NVIDIA Rubin GPU Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is a consumer graphics card with a single benchmark score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 18th percentile among all GPUs. The NVIDIA Rubin GPU is a server-class compute accelerator with no recorded gaming benchmarks, yet it holds a 50th percentile position. These are fundamentally different products serving different purposes, and the data reflects that divergence.

For gaming workloads, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only option with actual benchmark evidence. Its 2690 score places it narrowly ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M, which scores 2664, and the GeForce GT 1030 at 2662. The margin is small, with deltas of 1% and 1.1% respectively. This suggests the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers baseline 3D performance, but the data does not indicate it is a high-end gaming card.

For compute-intensive server workloads, the Rubin GPU is the clear choice based on its architecture. It uses a 3 nm process node, packs 336,000 million transistors, and delivers 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, offers 32.15 TFLOPS FP32. The Rubin GPU also provides 288 GB of HBM4 memory with 22.1 TB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 with 672.0 GB/s. The data indicates the Rubin GPU is built for massive parallel workloads, not consumer gaming.

The RTX 5070 SUPER should be selected by users who need a consumer graphics card with display outputs, DirectX 12 Ultimate support, and a dual-slot form factor. The Rubin GPU should be selected by data center operators who need a server module with no display outputs, PCIe 6.0 connectivity, and extreme compute throughput. The absence of benchmark data for the Rubin GPU means its gaming performance cannot be assessed, which reinforces its server-oriented positioning.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs belong to entirely different architectural families. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 118.3 million per mm². The Rubin GPU uses the GR100 chip on the Rubin architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It contains 336,000 million transistors on a massive 1456 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 230.8 million per mm².

The core configurations diverge sharply. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. The Rubin GPU has 28,672 shading units, 896 TMUs, but only 24 ROPs. It has 896 tensor cores and no listed RT core count. The pixel rate reflects this difference: the RTX 5070 SUPER outputs 201.0 GPixel/s, while the Rubin GPU manages only 54.41 GPixel/s. The texture rates tell a different story, with the RTX 5070 SUPER at 502.4 GTexel/s and the Rubin GPU at 2,031.2 GTexel/s.

Memory architecture could not be more different. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Rubin GPU uses 288 GB of HBM4 on a 16,384-bit bus, delivering 22.1 TB/s bandwidth, which is over 30 times higher. Clock speeds also differ: the RTX 5070 SUPER runs at 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost, while the Rubin GPU runs at 700 MHz base and 2267 MHz boost. The memory clocks are 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) for the RTX 5070 SUPER and 2695 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective) for the Rubin GPU.

The compute capabilities show the Rubin GPU's server orientation. Its FP32 throughput is 130.0 TFLOPS versus 32.15 TFLOPS for the RTX 5070 SUPER. The FP16 performance diverges further: the Rubin GPU delivers 260.0 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The Rubin GPU is designed for AI and scientific workloads, while the RTX 5070 SUPER targets conventional graphics rendering.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, and the wins counters show zero for both GPUs. This means the database has no direct comparative measurements between the RTX 5070 SUPER and the Rubin GPU. The only benchmark available for the RTX 5070 SUPER is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, where it scores 2690. The Rubin GPU has no benchmark scores at all, with an average benchmark score of 0.

The RTX 5070 SUPER's nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. It sits 1% above the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664), 1.1% above the GeForce GT 1030 (2662), 1.1% above the Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660), and 1.7% above the GeForce GT 440 (2645). These are all older or entry-level GPUs, indicating the RTX 5070 SUPER occupies a modest performance tier in the database's benchmark hierarchy. Its 18th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this positioning.

The Rubin GPU's 50th percentile ranking is notable given the absence of benchmark data. This percentile likely reflects its architectural specifications rather than direct measurements. The lack of nearest rivals for the Rubin GPU suggests the database has no comparable server accelerators to reference, which makes its performance context difficult to establish.

Without head-to-head results, the comparison relies entirely on architectural specifications and the single benchmark for the RTX 5070 SUPER. The data shows the RTX 5070 SUPER outperforms the Rubin GPU in pixel fill rate (201.0 GPixel/s versus 54.41 GPixel/s) and boost clock (2512 MHz versus 2267 MHz). The Rubin GPU dominates in shading units, texture rate, FP32 throughput, FP16 throughput, memory capacity, and memory bandwidth. These differences align with their intended use cases: graphics rendering versus compute acceleration.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA Rubin GPU delivers 130.0 TFLOPS FP32, compared to 32.15 TFLOPS for the RTX 5070 SUPER. The Rubin GPU leads by a factor of approximately four.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Rubin GPU uses 288 GB of HBM4 on a 16,384-bit bus with 22.1 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the Rubin GPU support DirectX or Vulkan?

A: No. The database lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as N/A for the Rubin GPU. The RTX 5070 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the pixel rate difference between the two?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER achieves 201.0 GPixel/s, while the Rubin GPU achieves 54.41 GPixel/s. The RTX 5070 SUPER is significantly faster in pixel output.

Q: How do the process nodes compare?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Rubin GPU uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Rubin GPU also has a higher transistor density at 230.8 million per mm² versus 118.3 million per mm².

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector. The Rubin GPU has a TDP of 2300 W and requires a suggested PSU of 2700 W.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 SUPER wins in scenarios requiring traditional graphics output. It has display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the Rubin GPU has no outputs. The RTX 5070 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it suitable for gaming and consumer applications. Its dual-slot form factor and 275 W TDP allow installation in standard desktop systems, and its 245 mm length fits typical PC cases.

The RTX 5070 SUPER also wins on pixel throughput. Its 201.0 GPixel/s rate exceeds the Rubin GPU's 54.41 GPixel/s by a wide margin, indicating better performance for rasterization and display composition. Its higher boost clock of 2512 MHz versus 2267 MHz further supports graphics-oriented workloads.

The Rubin GPU wins decisively in compute-heavy applications. Its 28,672 shading units and 896 tensor cores provide massive parallel processing capability. The 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 and 260.0 TFLOPS FP16 performance make it suitable for AI training, scientific simulation, and data center workloads. The 288 GB HBM4 memory with 22.1 TB/s bandwidth enables handling of large datasets that would far exceed the RTX 5070 SUPER's 18 GB capacity.

The Rubin GPU's texture rate of 2,031.2 GTexel/s surpasses the RTX 5070 SUPER's 502.4 GTexel/s, indicating superior performance for texture-heavy compute tasks. Its PCIe 6.0 x16 interface provides higher bandwidth for server integration compared to the RTX 5070 SUPER's PCIe 5.0 x16. The SXM Module form factor and no display outputs confirm its rack-mounted server orientation.

For gaming and consumer graphics, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only viable choice given its benchmark score and API support. For AI inference, machine learning training, and high-performance computing, the Rubin GPU's specifications clearly favor it, despite the lack of gaming benchmarks.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category. The process node differs: 5 nm for the RTX 5070 SUPER versus 3 nm for the Rubin GPU. Transistor counts are 31,100 million versus 336,000 million, and die sizes are 263 mm² versus 1456 mm². Transistor density is 118.3 million per mm² versus 230.8 million per mm².

The memory systems are entirely different. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Rubin GPU has 288 GB HBM4 on a 16,384-bit bus with 22.1 TB/s bandwidth. Memory clocks are 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) versus 2695 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective).

Core counts show major divergence. Shading units are 6400 versus 28,672. TMUs are 200 versus 896. ROPs are 80 versus 24. RT cores are 50 versus null (not specified). Tensor cores are 200 versus 896. Pixel rates are 201.0 GPixel/s versus 54.41 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 502.4 GTexel/s versus 2,031.2 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 32.15 TFLOPS versus 130.0 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput is 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 260.0 TFLOPS (2:1).

Power and physical characteristics also differ. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a 275 W TDP, dual-slot width, and a 1x 16-pin power connector. The Rubin GPU has a 2300 W TDP, SXM Module slot width, no power connector listed, and a suggested PSU of 2700 W. Bus interfaces are PCIe 5.0 x16 versus PCIe 6.0 x16. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b versus none. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 for the RTX 5070 SUPER, while the Rubin GPU lists all APIs as N/A. The RTX 5070 SUPER has dimensions of 245 mm length, 115 mm height, and 40 mm width, while the Rubin GPU has no recorded dimensions.