AMD RX 7900 GRE vs Nvidia RTX 4070: A Battle of GPUs
Nvidia's RTX 4070 is a top-performing GPU, but faces tough new competitor AMD's RX 7900 GRE.
Nvidia RTX 4070 and AMD RX 7900 GRE a clear winner declared | ENBLE
AMD has just released an impressive graphics card, the RX 7900 GRE, which has set its sights on Nvidia’s RTX 4070. After extensively testing both GPUs, it’s clear that AMD comes out on top in terms of raw performance. However, there are some important details to consider before making your final buying decision. So, let’s dive deeper into this competition and explore pricing and availability, specs, performance, DLSS and FSR features, and the advantages of raw performance.
Pricing and Availability
Both the RX 7900 GRE and RTX 4070 have a list price of $550. However, the actual price you’ll pay may differ. The RX 7900 GRE is readily available at its list price, with some overclocked models costing around $50 more. On the other hand, the RTX 4070 often has a lower price, commonly marked down by retailers. Currently, it can be found for $530, and during sales, it has even been sold for as little as $500. Additionally, the secondhand market for the RTX 4070 offers more opportunities for better deals compared to the RX 7900 GRE.
Q: Are there any significant performance differences between the RX 7900 GRE and RTX 4070 considering their prices? A: While both GPUs have similar price tags, the RX 7900 GRE offers better raw performance than the RTX 4070. However, the RTX 4070 may provide a better value for those looking for deals or exploring the secondhand market.
Specs
When comparing the high-level specs of AMD and Nvidia GPUs, it’s important to note that their core counts, clock speeds, and architectures differ significantly. However, two areas stand out: power draw and memory interface.
The RX 7900 GRE consumes more power than the RTX 4070, with a maximum wattage of 260W compared to 200W. In practice, the RTX 4070 runs more efficiently and consumes less power during gaming scenarios. In terms of memory, the RX 7900 GRE comes with 16GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, while the RTX 4070 has a smaller 192-bit bus and 12GB of GDDR6X memory.
Q: How does the power consumption and memory interface of these GPUs affect their overall performance? A: The higher power consumption of the RX 7900 GRE may lead to more frequent usage of the GPU’s maximum power range. The larger memory interface of the RX 7900 GRE allows for more robust memory operations, which is particularly beneficial in memory-intensive games or applications.
Performance
When it comes to performance, the RX 7900 GRE outperforms the RTX 4070 across a range of games. On average, the RX 7900 GRE offers around 12% better performance at 4K and 16% better performance at 1440p, taking into account games with and without ray tracing.
The RX 7900 GRE also excels in clearing the bar for playable 4K performance. In titles like Returnal, the RX 7900 GRE surpasses 60 frames per second (fps), while the RTX 4070 falls short. At 1440p, both GPUs offer excellent performance, but the RX 7900 GRE maintains its edge, especially in CPU-intensive games.
Q: Are there any games where the performance gap between these GPUs is minimal? A: Games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Cyberpunk 2077, and Resident Evil 4 show a smaller performance gap, but the RX 7900 GRE still leads the way in those titles.
DLSS and FSR
While the RX 7900 GRE has AMD’s FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), Nvidia’s RTX 4070 supports DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling). DLSS 3.5 provides enhanced upscaling, frame generation, and features like Nvidia Reflex and Ray Reconstruction. AMD’s FSR 2 offers decent upscaling, but DLSS surpasses it in overall quality. Furthermore, AMD’s FSR 3 is currently available in a limited number of games. Nvidia’s DLSS 3 has a significant advantage in terms of game support.
It’s worth mentioning that the RX 7900 GRE can utilize AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) through the AMD driver, which allows frame generation in thousands of DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 games without native support. However, Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 package still puts them ahead in terms of features.
Q: Are DLSS and FSR essential features for gaming? Which one provides better results? A: DLSS and FSR are valuable features for enhancing gaming performance and graphics. DLSS 3.5, provided by Nvidia, offers superior upscaling and frame generation capabilities compared to AMD’s FSR. However, FSR’s availability in a wider range of games and AFMF support for older DirectX titles give AMD an advantage in certain scenarios.
A Raw Performance Advantage
The RX 7900 GRE’s raw performance advantage makes it the clear winner in this GPU showdown. Although Nvidia’s RTX 4070 was impressive in the past, it is beginning to fade in 2024. The RX 7900 GRE offers faster performance overall, with the same price tag as the RTX 4070.
Q: Is there any alternative option from Nvidia that can match the performance of the RX 7900 GRE? A: Yes, Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Super, priced at $600, matches the performance of the RX 7900 GRE while also offering Nvidia’s impressive list of features.
In conclusion, the AMD RX 7900 GRE emerges as the graphics card to buy. With its superior raw performance and competitive pricing, it outshines Nvidia’s RTX 4070. While Nvidia’s features hold their own ground, they can’t compensate for the RX 7900 GRE’s exceptional performance. However, we can’t overlook Nvidia’s other offerings, such as the RTX 4070 Super, which provide an alternative for those seeking a balance between performance and features.
Q: Which GPU would you choose between the RX 7900 GRE and RTX 4070? Let us know in the comments below!
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