Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

GPU Description

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a mid-range GPU designed to deliver excellent performance for gamers and creators. As part of Nvidia's "Super" refresh, it offers a significant performance uplift over the standard GeForce RTX 4070 while maintaining a competitive price point. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, the card features 7,168 CUDA cores, 56 ray tracing cores, and 224 Tensor cores, paired with 12GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. With cutting-edge features like DLSS 3.5 and advanced ray tracing capabilities, it is particularly well-suited for 1440p gaming and entry-level 4K gaming.

In terms of gaming performance, the RTX 4070 SUPER excels at 1440p resolutions. It consistently delivers high frame rates in demanding titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, achieving averages of over 100 FPS on high settings with DLSS enabled. While not primarily designed for 4K gaming, the card can still handle many titles at playable frame rates when leveraging DLSS. Compared to its predecessor, the GeForce RTX 4070, it provides a performance boost of about 10-20%, making it a compelling choice for gamers looking to upgrade without breaking the bank.

Beyond gaming, the RTX 4070 SUPER also shines in creative workloads such as video editing and 3D rendering. Its strong CUDA core performance ensures smooth operation in professional applications. However, its 12GB VRAM may pose limitations for some high-end workloads or future-proofing needs at ultra settings or higher resolutions.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Performance Boost: Offers a noticeable improvement over the GeForce RTX 4070, with up to a 20% uplift in some scenarios.
• Advanced Features: Includes DLSS 3.5 and enhanced ray tracing capabilities for superior visual quality.
• Energy Efficient: Improved power efficiency compared to older generations.

Cons:

• VRAM Limitation: The 12GB memory may struggle with future AAA titles or intensive creative tasks.
• Higher Power Draw: Slightly increased power consumption compared to the standard GeForce RTX 4070.
• Competitive Alternatives: AMD GPUs like the Radeon RX 7800 XT offer more VRAM at a similar price point.

Alternatives

• comparable gpu: Radeon RX 7800 XT – Offers better raw rasterization performance in some games but lags behind in ray tracing capabilities.
• budget pick: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti – A more affordable option for gamers focused on lower resolutions or less demanding titles.
• upgrade pick: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti – Delivers superior performance at both 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming.