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RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4070 (380–440 €) and the RX 7800 XT (320–380 €) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Side-by-side specifications

Specification	RTX 4070	RX 7800 XT
VRAM	12 GB	16 GB
TDP (reference)	~200 W	~263 W
Architecture	Ada Lovelace (AD104)	RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Release year	2023	2023
Typical price (2026)	380–440 €	320–380 €

Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)

Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.

FPS (higher is better)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 4070106 FPS

RX 7800 XT110 FPS

1440p

RTX 407080 FPS

RX 7800 XT82 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4070198 FPS

RX 7800 XT206 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070135 FPS

RX 7800 XT145 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 407091 FPS

RX 7800 XT95 FPS

1440p

RTX 407072 FPS

RX 7800 XT74 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4070170 FPS

RX 7800 XT178 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070132 FPS

RX 7800 XT133 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4070110 FPS

RX 7800 XT115 FPS

1440p

RTX 407094 FPS

RX 7800 XT92 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RX 7800 XT has more headroom in recent AAA titles.
1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RX 7800 XT is slightly faster.
1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RX 7800 XT. The RTX 4070 (16 GB VRAM) still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 4070 if performance is your priority at both 1080p and 1440p.

Choose the RX 7800 XT if buying new: better overall performance.

RTX 4070 build →RX 7800 XT build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RX 7800 XT or RTX 4070: quick summary

The RX 7800 XT delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 4070 stays competitive, especially thanks to its 16 GB of VRAM.

At 1080p: the RX 7800 XT has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RX 7800 XT is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200W; the RX 7800 XT draws 263W. The RTX 4070 is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4070 sells for around 380–440 € and the RX 7800 XT for 320–380 €. The RX 7800 XT delivers better performance at a typically higher price — weigh whether the difference is worth it for your target resolution.