GPU vs GPU
RTX 4070 vs RTX 5070
The RTX 5070 is 24% faster at 1440p and still the better value per dollar, despite costing $50 more.
Key facts· updated
- At 1440p the RTX 4070 averages 78 fps and the RTX 5070 averages 96 fps (Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026, 11-game average at Ultra).
- The RTX 5070 is 24% faster than the RTX 4070 at 1440p (Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy, June 2026).
- The RTX 4070 costs $819 and the RTX 5070 costs $869 (PC Atlas price check, Nov 3, 2026; catalog estimates, not live store prices).
- At those prices the RTX 5070 gives the most 1440p fps per $100: 11.1 vs 9.5.
- The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of video memory and the RTX 5070 has 12 GB (maker spec pages, checked Oct 29, 2026).
| Spec | RTX 4070 | RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $819Sample | $869Sample |
| Average fps at 1080p | 112 | 133 |
| Average fps at 1440p | 78 | 96 |
| Average fps at 4K | 41 | 54 |
| fps per $100 at 1440p | 9.5 | 11.1 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Gaming power | ~200 W | ~250 W |
| Power supply advice | 650 W | 650 W |
| Card length | ~244 mm | ~285 mm |
| Power plug | 8-pin or 12V-2x6 (by model) | 8-pin or 12V-2x6 (by model) |
fps: Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026), 11-game average at Ultra. Highlighted = better. Prices last checked . Prices marked Sample are PC Atlas catalog estimates, not live store prices.
Which one should you buy?
The RTX 5070 12GB replaced the RTX 4070 12GB, and this page answers whether the newer card is worth it over the older one still sold new. In the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026), the RTX 4070 12GB averages 78 fps at 1440p and 41 at 4K; the RTX 5070 12GB averages 96 and 54. At 1080p the averages are 112 and 133 fps. That makes the RTX 5070 12GB about 23% faster at 1440p (19% at 1080p, 32% at 4K).
Both have 12GB of video memory. In games the RTX 4070 12GB draws about 200W and the RTX 5070 12GB about 250W; power supply advice is 650W (maker's advice) vs 650W (maker's advice). The RTX 4070 12GB is about 244mm long, 2 slots thick and uses 8-pin or 12V-2x6 depending on the model; the RTX 5070 12GB is about 285mm long, 2.5 slots thick with 8-pin or 12V-2x6 depending on the model.
Both use DLSS for upscaling.
Our take: the newer card is a real step up (23% at 1440p). Buy the older one only at a clear discount.
Questions
Is the RTX 4070 better than the RTX 5070?
The RTX 5070 is 24% faster at 1440p and still the better value per dollar, despite costing $50 more.
Which is better value, RTX 4070 or RTX 5070?
At today's prices the RTX 5070 gives more frames per dollar at 1440p (11.1 vs 9.5 fps per $100).
What power supply do I need?
RTX 4070: 650 W (the maker's advice). RTX 5070: 650 W (the maker's advice).
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