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GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 vs Radeon RX 6900 XT

The GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 and Radeon RX 6900 XT trade blows — they land in the same performance tier, so pick on price, VRAM (12GB vs 16GB), and power draw rather than raw speed.

Avg FPS · 1080p
GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6172
Radeon RX 6900 XT172
Avg FPS · 1440p
GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6130
Radeon RX 6900 XT130
Avg FPS · 4K
GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR680
Radeon RX 6900 XT80

Spec comparison

GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Performance score
54/100
54/100
Tier
Tier 3
Tier 3
VRAM
12GB GDDR6
16GB GDDR6
FP32 throughput
29.1 TFLOPS
23.0 TFLOPS
Memory bandwidth
480 GB/s
512 GB/s
Board power
200W
300W
Released
2024
2020

FPS by game

Estimated average frame rates assuming a capable CPU, from the same model that powers the live BuildForge analyzer. Real numbers vary with settings, drivers, and the rest of your build.

Game1080p1440p4K
Counter-Strike 2420/420320/320200/200
Fortnite150/150115/11570/70
Call of Duty: Warzone150/150115/11570/70
Elden Ring115/11585/8552/52
Baldur's Gate 3115/11585/8552/52
Cyberpunk 207780/8058/5835/35
GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 Radeon RX 6900 XT

Where to buy

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6
12GB · 54/100 · 1440p
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AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
16GB · 54/100 · 1440p
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FAQ

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 better than the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

They're effectively tied — both land in the same performance tier. Decide on price, VRAM (12GB vs 16GB) and power draw.

What FPS do the GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 and Radeon RX 6900 XT get at 1440p?

Across a mix of esports and AAA titles, the GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 averages around 130 FPS at 1440p and the Radeon RX 6900 XT around 130 FPS, assuming a CPU that isn't holding them back.

Which is the better value, the GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?

It depends on the price you can find each at — GPU prices move constantly. Check the live Amazon price for both, then run your full build through BuildForge to confirm your CPU and PSU can support the card before buying.

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