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

The RTX 4070 Super (490–560 €) 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 Super	RX 7800 XT
VRAM	12 GB	16 GB
TDP (reference)	~220 W	~263 W
Architecture	Ada Lovelace (AD104)	RDNA 3 (Navi 32)
Release year	2024	2023
Typical price (2026)	490–560 €	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 4070 Super119 FPS

RX 7800 XT110 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super92 FPS

RX 7800 XT82 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4070 Super223 FPS

RX 7800 XT206 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super155 FPS

RX 7800 XT145 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 4070 Super103 FPS

RX 7800 XT95 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super82 FPS

RX 7800 XT74 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4070 Super192 FPS

RX 7800 XT178 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super152 FPS

RX 7800 XT133 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4070 Super124 FPS

RX 7800 XT115 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super108 FPS

RX 7800 XT92 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

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

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 4070 Super if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RX 7800 XT if budget is tight — its 16 GB VRAM can be an advantage.

RTX 4070 Super build →RX 7800 XT build →

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

RTX 4070 Super or RX 7800 XT: quick summary

The RTX 4070 Super delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RX 7800 XT stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 4070 Super has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 4070 Super is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4070 Super has a TDP of 220W; the RX 7800 XT draws 263W. The RTX 4070 Super is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4070 Super sells for around 490–560 € and the RX 7800 XT for 320–380 €. The RTX 4070 Super justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.