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RTX 4070 Super vs RTX 4070 — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4070 Super (490–560 €) and the RTX 4070 (380–440 €) 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

SpecificationRTX 4070 SuperRTX 4070
VRAM12 GB12 GB
TDP (reference)~220 W~200 W
ArchitectureAda Lovelace (AD104)Ada Lovelace (AD104)
Release year20242023
Typical price (2026)490–560 €380–440 €

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
RTX 4070106 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super92 FPS
RTX 407080 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4070 Super223 FPS
RTX 4070198 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super155 FPS
RTX 4070135 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 4070 Super103 FPS
RTX 407091 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super82 FPS
RTX 407072 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4070 Super192 FPS
RTX 4070170 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super152 FPS
RTX 4070132 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4070 Super124 FPS
RTX 4070110 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070 Super108 FPS
RTX 407094 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.
  • 1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4070 Super is slightly faster.
  • 1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4070 Super. The RTX 4070 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

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

Choose the RTX 4070 if budget is tight.

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

RTX 4070 Super or RTX 4070: quick summary

The RTX 4070 Super delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 4070 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 RTX 4070 draws 200W. Both cards have similar power requirements. A 650–750W PSU is recommended for most builds.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4070 Super sells for around 490–560 € and the RTX 4070 for 380–440 €. The RTX 4070 Super justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.

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