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RTX 5070 vs RTX 4070 Super
Same vendor, different generations: the 5070 brings Blackwell efficiency and DLSS 4, while the 4070 Super remains a competent Ada workhorse — the rational pick often comes down to street price and hold time, not logos.
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At a glance
Spec comparison
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace (AD104) |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR7 | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| TDP (board power, ref class) | ~220 W | ~220 W |
| Street price (est.) | ~$549 | ~$549–$599 |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen | DLSS 3 + frame gen |
| Encoder | NVENC (Blackwell gen) | NVENC (Ada gen) |
Selected titles
Gaming benchmarks
| Game / workload | Settings | RTX 5070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1440p RT Ultra | 62 FPS (DLSS Q) | 54 FPS (DLSS Q) |
| Starfield | 1440p Ultra | 102 FPS | 94 FPS |
| Fortnite | 1440p Epic | 178 FPS | 162 FPS |
| Blender (CUDA sample) | BMW scene (relative) | 100% | ~82% |
| 3DMark Speed Way | Graphics score (relative) | 100% | ~88% |
Frame generation
DLSS 4 vs DLSS 3
DLSS 4 on Blackwell extends what Ada started: broader quality tuning and multi-frame paths in supported games. If your library includes those titles, the 5070 is not just “faster silicon” — it is a feature upgrade.
DLSS 3 on the 4070 Super still lifts many single-player experiences. If you do not play frame-gen-friendly games, the experiential gap narrows and pricing should drive the decision.
RT performance
Ray tracing
Blackwell improves RT throughput per watt versus AD104 in the same rough power class. The gap is meaningful in path-traced workloads; in light RT hybrids, both cards are already “good enough” at 1440p with upscaling.
By resolution
1440p and 4K
1440p
This is the shared comfort zone: both are excellent high-refresh 1440p GPUs with 12 GB. The 5070’s gen-on-gen uplift shows most clearly in RT-heavy presets and in titles that adopt DLSS 4 early — see our 1440p build template.
4K
Treat 4K as an upscaling-first resolution for both cards in modern AAA. The 5070’s newer stack can feel more “effortless” in supported RT titles; neither is a native-4K max-everything card for every launch title.
Value reality
Used 4070 Super vs new 5070
When clearance and used listings undercut the 5070 materially, Ada can be the rational buy — just audit power cables, warranty, and VRAM fit for your games. When prices converge, the 5070’s efficiency and feature path are easier to justify for fresh builds.
Who should buy which
Best use cases
- Buy RTX 5070 if: you want the newest encoder generation, DLSS 4 support, and better perf-per-watt in RT-heavy games — and local street pricing is not absurd versus Ada.
- Buy RTX 4070 Super if: you can capture similar real-world performance per dollar with a trusted discount, especially if DLSS 4 titles are not central to your library.
Summary
Winner by category
| Category | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Raster @ 1440p | RTX 5070 | Typical gen-on-gen uplift in non-RT workloads — partner coolers and power limits still move real-world charts. |
| RT + DLSS path | RTX 5070 | DLSS 4 frame generation and newer RT cores widen the gap in supported AAA titles. |
| Used / clearance 4070 Super | RTX 4070 Super | If you can match performance needs at materially lower street price, last-gen Ada remains competent — verify warranty and seller reputation. |
| Streaming & NVENC | RTX 5070 | Incremental quality and feature updates favor the newer card for fresh builds at similar spend. |
| Power efficiency | RTX 5070 | Blackwell improves perf-per-watt versus AD104 at similar nameplate power — exact boards vary. |
| Ecosystem continuity | Tie | Same CUDA and GeForce driver stack — choose by price, case power budget, and whether you value latest frame-gen titles. |
Frequently asked questions
- Should I upgrade from a 4070 Super to a 5070?
- Only if you are leaving performance on the table you can feel (refresh rate headroom, RT titles, or encode workloads). Otherwise, put money into monitor, storage, or GPU a tier higher next cycle.
- Is 12 GB still enough on both?
- For mainstream 1440p in 2026, yes with upscaling. For modded textures or long holds at max settings, monitor VRAM in the specific games you care about.
- PCIe 5.0 on 5070 — do I need a new motherboard?
- No requirement for gaming; PCIe 4.0 x16 is fine. Buy the motherboard feature set you need for storage and USB, not the PCIe sticker alone.
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