NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER vs NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a single benchmark result for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690. The NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU has no benchmark scores recorded, so direct head-to-head measurements are unavailable. The RTX 5070 SUPER sits at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2690. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (average score 2664, 1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (average score 2662, 1.1% behind), the Intel Arc Pro B50 (average score 2660, 1.1% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (average score 2645, 1.7% behind). These comparisons show the RTX 5070 SUPER outperforming each of those four cards by margins ranging from 1% to 1.7%, a narrow but consistent lead. The Switch 2 GPU has no rival data, no benchmark entries, and an average score of 0, meaning no quantitative comparison can be drawn from the database. The percentile ranking for the Switch 2 GPU is listed at 50, but this figure is not supported by any actual benchmark result; it appears to be a placeholder rather than a measured position. The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, has a verified score, a verified percentile, and four verified rival comparisons, all of which place it ahead of the listed alternatives by small margins. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only one of the two with measurable performance data in the database, and its score of 2690 in Steel Nomad DX12 stands as the sole concrete data point for either product.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 SUPER wins in every category where data exists. Its benchmark score of 2690 is the only recorded performance figure for either GPU. The Switch 2 GPU has no wins, no benchmark scores, and no rival comparisons, so there is no recorded basis for any performance advantage. The RTX 5070 SUPER also holds advantages in memory capacity (18 GB versus 12 GB), memory type (GDDR7 versus LPDDR5X), memory bus width (192 bit versus 128 bit), and memory bandwidth (672.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s). The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance, while the Switch 2 GPU delivers 4.301 TFLOPS FP32, a substantial margin. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, compared to 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units on the Switch 2 GPU. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 50 ray tracing cores and 200 tensor cores, while the Switch 2 GPU has 12 ray tracing cores and 48 tensor cores. Pixel rate on the RTX 5070 SUPER is 201.0 GPixel/s versus 22.40 GPixel/s on the Switch 2 GPU, and texture rate is 502.4 GTexel/s versus 67.20 GTexel/s. The Switch 2 GPU does show a win in FP16 throughput relative to its own FP32, with 8.602 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) versus the RTX 5070 SUPER's 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), but this is a ratio difference, not an absolute advantage. The Switch 2 GPU also has a lower power draw at 40 W compared to 275 W, but no performance data accompanies that lower power figure. In recorded performance, the RTX 5070 SUPER wins outright.

Architecture Differences

The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the GB205 chip built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Switch 2 GPU uses the GA10B chip built on the Ampere architecture, manufactured on an 8 nm process at Samsung. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The Switch 2 GPU has an unknown transistor count on a 200 mm² die, with no density figure recorded. The RTX 5070 SUPER belongs to the GeForce 50 generation, while the Switch 2 GPU is categorized as a console GPU for Nintendo. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses GDDR7 memory with a 192 bit bus, while the Switch 2 GPU uses LPDDR5X memory with a 128 bit bus. The RTX 5070 SUPER has a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The Switch 2 GPU has a base clock of 561 MHz and a boost clock of 1400 MHz, with memory clocked at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective). The RTX 5070 SUPER supports PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Switch 2 GPU has no recorded bus interface. The RTX 5070 SUPER has display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b), while the Switch 2 GPU has no outputs recorded. Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 5070 SUPER is a dual-slot card with a 16-pin power connector and a 275 W TDP, while the Switch 2 GPU has no slot width, no power connectors, and a 40 W TDP. The RTX 5070 SUPER measures 245 mm by 115 mm by 40 mm, while the Switch 2 GPU measures 272 mm by 116 mm by 14 mm. The RTX 5070 SUPER launched on 2025-12-31, while the Switch 2 GPU launched on 2025-06-04.

FAQ

Q: What is the sole benchmark score recorded for the RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has one recorded benchmark result: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690.

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

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER is 1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (average score 2664), 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (average score 2662), 1.1% ahead of the Intel Arc Pro B50 (average score 2660), and 1.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (average score 2645).

Q: Does the Switch 2 GPU have any benchmark scores?

A: No, the Switch 2 GPU has an empty benchmark list and an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two GPUs?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER has 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Switch 2 GPU has 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What are the FP32 performance figures for each GPU?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS FP32, while the Switch 2 GPU delivers 4.301 TFLOPS FP32.

Q: What is the process node and foundry for each GPU?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Switch 2 GPU uses an 8 nm process at Samsung.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER | NVIDIA Switch 2 GPU |

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

| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |

| Generation | GeForce 50 | Console GPU (Nintendo) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |

| Transistors | 31,100 million | unknown |

| Die Size | 263 mm² | 200 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 118.3M / mm² | null |

| Base Clock | 2325 MHz | 561 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2512 MHz | 1400 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz 28 Gbps effective | 800 MHz 6.4 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 18 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 672.0 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 6400 | 1536 |

| TMUs | 200 | 48 |

| ROPs | 80 | 16 |

| RT Cores | 50 | 12 |

| Tensor Cores | 200 | 48 |

| Pixel Rate | 201.0 GPixel/s | 22.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 502.4 GTexel/s | 67.20 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 32.15 TFLOPS | 4.301 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1) | 8.602 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 275 W | 40 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | null |

| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | null |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | null |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b 3x DisplayPort 2.1b | No outputs |

| Length | 245 mm 9.6 inches | 272 mm 10.7 inches |

| Height | 115 mm 4.5 inches | 116 mm 4.6 inches |

| Width | 40 mm 1.6 inches | 14 mm 0.6 inches |

| Release Date | 2025-12-31 | 2025-06-04 |

| Launch MSRP | null | 449 USD |

The two GPUs share identical API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both are listed as Active in production status. The RTX 5070 SUPER has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Switch 2 GPU has a launch MSRP of 449 USD.

The Verdict

The database shows the RTX 5070 SUPER as the clear performer, with a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690 and a verified 18th percentile position. The Switch 2 GPU has no recorded performance data, no rivals, and no wins. The RTX 5070 SUPER leads in every measured specification: memory capacity (18 GB versus 12 GB), bandwidth (672.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s), FP32 compute (32.15 TFLOPS versus 4.301 TFLOPS), shading units (6400 versus 1536), texture units (200 versus 48), render output units (80 versus 16), ray tracing cores (50 versus 12), and tensor cores (200 versus 48). The RTX 5070 SUPER also uses a newer architecture (Blackwell 2.0 versus Ampere), a smaller process node (5 nm versus 8 nm), and a faster memory type (GDDR7 versus LPDDR5X). The Switch 2 GPU counters with a lower TDP (40 W versus 275 W), a smaller physical footprint in width (14 mm versus 40 mm), an earlier release date (2025-06-04 versus 2025-12-31), and a recorded launch MSRP of 449 USD. The Switch 2 GPU also delivers higher FP16 throughput relative to its FP32 (2:1 ratio versus 1:1), but its absolute FP16 figure of 8.602 TFLOPS remains far below the RTX 5070 SUPER's 32.15 TFLOPS. For users seeking raw performance, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only option with measured results. For users prioritizing power efficiency and compact dimensions, the Switch 2 GPU offers lower draw and a thinner profile, but no performance data supports any capability claim. The data indicates the RTX 5070 SUPER is the superior choice for any workload where computational output matters, while the Switch 2 GPU's only recorded advantages are power consumption, physical size, and launch timing.