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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super: Which Should You Buy?

Compare GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super by 1440p performance, 4K headroom, VRAM, ray tracing, power draw, cooler size, and street price,.

Updated 2026-08-23

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 4070

$449

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

$699

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Buying decision

GeForce RTX 4070 is the stronger fit for efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds; GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super makes more sense for 1440p ultra and entry 4K. GeForce RTX 4070 carries the lower editorial reference by $250, so choose the drawback you are more willing to accept.

GeForce RTX 4070 targets efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds, while GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is positioned for 1440p ultra and entry 4K. Their current editorial references are $449 and $699. The practical decision is which documented drawback is less disruptive: GeForce RTX 4070 — Memory type can be GDDR6 or GDDR6X depending on the card model; GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super — Board size and power connectors can complicate small cases. Confirm source badges, exact configuration, and checkout pricing before buying.

GeForce RTX 4070

Pick GeForce RTX 4070 if its strengths match your routine

Choose GeForce RTX 4070 when efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds matches the work you repeat each week. It is listed at $449, with 15 cited specification fields. Against GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, its clearest case is 12GB memory on a 192-bit bus. The issue to test during the return window is whether memory type can be GDDR6 or GDDR6X depending on the card model.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

Pick GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super if you value its trade-off more

Choose GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super when 1440p ultra and entry 4K matches the work you repeat each week. It is listed at $699, with a product-level reference but no cited specification fields. Against GeForce RTX 4070, its clearest case is strong everyday fit for 1440p ultra. The issue to test during the return window is whether board size and power connectors can complicate small cases.

Key differences

  • GeForce RTX 4070 is positioned around efficient 1440p and DLSS, while GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super leans toward 1440p ultra and entry 4K.
  • The price context matters: GeForce RTX 4070 is tracked near $449, while GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is tracked near $699.
  • GeForce RTX 4070's main watch-out is Street pricing can change quickly, whereas GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super's main watch-out is Street pricing can change quickly.
  • Both products belong in the same GPUs shortlist, but they solve different buying problems rather than being interchangeable spec-table neighbors.

Winner by use case

1440p gaming

GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 4070 gets the nod for 1440p gaming because its fit for efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds is more relevant here than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super's different focus. Treat the win as conditional on this limitation: Memory type can be GDDR6 or GDDR6X depending on the card model.

4K gaming

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super gets the nod for 4K gaming because its fit for 1440p ultra and entry 4K is more relevant here than GeForce RTX 4070's different focus. Treat the win as conditional on this limitation: Board size and power connectors can complicate small cases.

ray tracing

GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 4070 gets the nod for ray tracing because its fit for efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds is more relevant here than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super's different focus. Treat the win as conditional on this limitation: Memory type can be GDDR6 or GDDR6X depending on the card model.

value builds

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super gets the nod for value builds because its fit for 1440p ultra and entry 4K is more relevant here than GeForce RTX 4070's different focus. Treat the win as conditional on this limitation: Board size and power connectors can complicate small cases.

Price and buying timing

GeForce RTX 4070 is tracked at $449, about 25% below its $599 launch reference, while GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is tracked at $699, about 13% below its $799 launch reference. GeForce RTX 4070 currently carries the lower editorial reference by $250, but that saving only matters if it still covers the features you use every week. GeForce RTX 4070 remains a current-market option, but the exact US SKU and checkout price still need a retailer check; GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super remains a current-market option, but the exact US SKU and checkout price still need a retailer check. These figures are not live offers, so re-check retailer pricing and return terms before buying.

Recommendation

Quick verdict

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super and GeForce RTX 4070 are close. Choose GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super if you care more about 1440p ultra and entry 4K; switch to GeForce RTX 4070 if its own strengths fit your routine better.

Winner for most buyers

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is best suited to 1440p ultra and entry 4K. Compare alternatives if this documented drawback would undermine that fit: Board size and power connectors can complicate small cases.

GeForce RTX 4070

Editorial score: 8.1 / 10

Best for: efficient 1440p, compact midrange builds

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super

Editorial score: 8.4 / 10

Best for: 1440p ultra, entry 4K

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Specification comparison

18 tracked specs across 7 groups

Every value shows its editorial trust state. “Needs confirmation” means the field has not completed field-level source review; it does not mean the value is known to be wrong.

GeForce RTX 4070
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super
Platform
Architecture
NVIDIA Ada Lovelace
Source citedNVIDIA
Ada Lovelace AD103
Needs confirmation
Process Node
TSMC 4N
Needs confirmation
TSMC 4N
Needs confirmation
Memory
Memory
12GB
Source citedNVIDIA
16GB
Needs confirmation
Memory Type
GDDR6 / GDDR6X, depending on card model
VariesNVIDIA
GDDR6X
Needs confirmation
Memory Bus
192-bit
Source citedNVIDIA
256-bit
Needs confirmation
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
Needs confirmation
672 GB/s
Needs confirmation
Compute
Shader / CUDA Cores
5888 CUDA cores
Source citedNVIDIA
8448 CUDA cores
Needs confirmation
Boost Clock
2.48 GHz
Source citedNVIDIA
2.61 GHz
Needs confirmation
Power
Typical Board Power
200W
Source citedNVIDIA
285W
Needs confirmation
Recommended PSU
650W
Source citedNVIDIA
700W
Needs confirmation
Power Connectors
2x PCIe 8-pin adapter or 300W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable; some manufacturer cards use 1x 8-pin
VariesNVIDIA
1x 16-pin (12VHPWR)
Needs confirmation
Gaming
Ray Tracing
3rd-gen RT cores
Source citedNVIDIA
3rd-gen RT cores
Needs confirmation
Upscaling
DLSS 3.5 (Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation)
Source citedNVIDIA
DLSS 3.5
Needs confirmation
Frame Generation
DLSS Frame Generation
Source citedNVIDIA
DLSS Frame Generation
Needs confirmation
Target Resolution
1440p high
Needs confirmation
1440p ultra / entry 4K
Needs confirmation
Connectivity
Display Outputs
3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1
Source citedNVIDIA
3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1
Needs confirmation
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16
Source citedNVIDIA
PCIe 4.0 x16
Needs confirmation
Physical
Card Length Class
244mm, 2-slot Founders Edition; partner cards vary
VariesNVIDIA
Mainstream full dual-slot class
Needs confirmation
Sources and verification

These sources support the specification fields identified on the linked product pages. Unbadged fields remain editorial reference data, and price or regional availability should be checked again before purchase.

Deeper editorial notes

When GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer start

GeForce RTX 4070 is the better branch for efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds, especially when 12GB memory on a 192-bit bus. It is tracked at $449 and has 15 cited specification fields. Compared with GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, do not choose it on ranking position alone. Treat this as the main ownership check: Memory type can be GDDR6 or GDDR6X depending on the card model. Confirm the exact configuration before checkout.

When GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is worth the jump

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is the better branch for 1440p ultra and entry 4K, especially when strong everyday fit for 1440p ultra. It is tracked at $699 and has a product-level reference but no cited specification fields. Compared with GeForce RTX 4070, do not choose it on ranking position alone. Treat this as the main ownership check: Board size and power connectors can complicate small cases. Confirm the exact configuration before checkout.

How to make the final call

Make the final call between GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super by comparing target-resolution performance, VRAM, ray tracing, and power requirements, then price the complete setup. GeForce RTX 4070 is lower by $250 on the current editorial references, but that gap can move. Check cited-field badges, configuration, warranty, return terms, and required accessories; choose the model whose documented strengths solve your routine with the less disruptive drawback.

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