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RTX 4070 vs RX 6800 XT: Specs, Price & Performance

The RTX 4070 is the faster card, about 3% ahead of the RX 6800 XT on 3DMark Time Spy. It currently costs $130 more than the RX 6800 XT. On price per frame, the RX 6800 XT is the better value.

RTX 4070

NVIDIA
$549
Lowest in-stock price
Full RTX 4070 pageCDW $549

RX 6800 XT

AMD
$419
Lowest in-stock price
Full RX 6800 XT pageNewegg $419

Spec & price comparison

RTX 4070 versus RX 6800 XT compared across price, VRAM, architecture, power draw, benchmark score, gaming FPS, and price per frame.
SpecRTX 4070RX 6800 XT
Current price$549$419
MSRP$599$649
VRAM12GB16GB
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 2
GenerationRTX 4000RX 6000
Power draw (TDP)200W300W
Recommended PSU650W750W
3DMark Time Spy18,50018,000
1080p gaming (avg FPS)138 fps135 fps
1440p gaming (avg FPS)108 fps102 fps
Price per frame (1440p)$5.08$4.11

Green marks the stronger figure per row. Benchmark and FPS values are representative 3DMark Time Spy and 1440p gaming averages; prices are live and update continuously.

Which should you buy?

For raw performance: the RTX 4070 leads by about 3% on Time Spy, making it the pick if you want the most frames at 1440p and 4K and can absorb the price.

For value: the RX 6800 XTdelivers more frames per dollar at today's prices, so it is the smarter buy if you care about price-to-performance over outright speed.

Power and platform: the RTX 4070 draws 200W (≈650W PSU) versus 300W (≈750W PSU) for the RX 6800 XT. Factor the higher-wattage card's PSU and cooling needs into the total cost.

RTX 4070 vs RX 6800 XT FAQ

Is the RTX 4070 better than the RX 6800 XT?

RTX 4070 is the faster of the two, roughly 3% ahead on 3DMark Time Spy (18,500 vs 18,000). The RX 6800 XT offers more frames per dollar, so the better choice depends on whether you are optimizing for outright performance or value.

How much do the RTX 4070 and RX 6800 XT cost right now?

The RTX 4070 is currently $549, and the RX 6800 XT is $419. GPU Drip tracks both across Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, B&H and other major retailers and updates the prices continuously.

Which is the better value, the RTX 4070 or the RX 6800 XT?

Measured by price per 1440p frame, the RX 6800 XT is the better value at this moment ($4.11 per frame). Because GPU prices move, check the live figures above before buying.

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