RTX 4070 vs RTX 5070

RTX 4070 vs RTX 5070:

As GPU enthusiasts look ahead to NVIDIA’s next generation, one big question looms: how will the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 4070? While the 4070 has been a favourite for 1440p gaming and light 4K workloads, the upcoming 5070 promises performance improvements, better efficiency, and perhaps even a pricing surprise.

In this blog, we will compare the RTX 4070 and RTX 5070 based on known specs, rumours, and expected performance metrics.

RTX 4070 vs RTX 5070

1. Architecture Comparison

  • RTX 4070: Based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process.
  • RTX 5070: Expected to use the newer Blackwell architecture, rumoured to be on an even more efficient process (possibly TSMC 3nm or 4NP).

Verdict: Blackwell should bring better performance per watt, smarter AI features, and improved ray tracing.

2. Performance (Expected)

  • RTX 4070: Excellent for 1440p gaming, capable of stable 60–100+ FPS in most modern games at ultra settings.
  • RTX 5070: Expected to outperform the 4070 by 20–30%, possibly matching or surpassing the current RTX 4070 Ti.

Synthetic Benchmark (Estimated):

  • 4070: ~30 TFLOPs
  • 5070: ~40 TFLOPS (rumoured)

3. Ray Tracing and DLSS

  • RTX 4070: Supports DLSS 3 with Frame Generation, already a game-changer in supported titles.
  • RTX 5070: Will likely support DLSS 4 or an upgraded version of DLSS 3.5 with better frame generation and latency reduction.

Verdict: Expect smoother ray-traced visuals with improved AI upscaling on the 5070.

RTX 4070 vs RTX 5070

4. Power Consumption

  • RTX 4070: 200w TDP, relatively efficient and easy to cool.
  • RTX 5070: Likely to stay within a similar power envelope thanks to architectural improvements, while offering better performance.

5. Pricing and Availability

  • RTX 4070 MSRP: $599 (often found slightly below MSRP now).
  • RTX 5070 Expected MSRP: TBD, but likely $599–$649, depending on how NVIDIA positions the 50-series lineup.

Overview at a Glance:-

FeatureRTX 4070RTX 5070 (Expected)
ArchitectureAda Lovelace (TSMC 4N)~220w (Estimated)
CUDA Cores5888~7680 (Expected)
VRAM12GB GDDR6X12–16GB GDDR7 (Expected)
Ray Tracing Cores3rd Gen4th Gen
DLSS SupportDLSS 3 with Frame GenerationLikely DLSS 4
TDP200W~220W (Estimated)
MSRP$599$599–$649 (Expected)