NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| Tier | A | A |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 220 W | 300 W |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $649 |
| Performance per $100 | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2020 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT carries more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 80W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers better performance per dollar.