NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5500 XT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 5500 XT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms RX 5500 XT by 62% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+62%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Radeon RX 5500 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT shows a 62% advantage for RTX 4070 SUPER in gaming performance, while RX 5500 XT may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6339
95100
82100
8068
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4070 SUPER is the best overall choice
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in combined game performance. RX 5500 XT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in the combined performance index
RX 5500 XT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 14–19of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
101 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Radeon RX 5500 XT
100/100 · Price $229The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
63Better
39
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
52Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
49Better
32
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
95
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
73Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3FSR
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
OpenGL4.64.6
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
TFLOPS35.48Better5.196
Power consumption220 W130 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Release date20242019
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 1.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$599$229Better
Shader units / cores7168Better1408
Clock speed1980 - 2475 MHzBetter1607 - 1845 MHz
Base clock1980 MHzBetter1607 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter1845 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter14 GHz
Memory bus192 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth504 GB/sBetter224 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x8
Power consumption220 W130 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter7 nm
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Length267 mm180 mmBetter
Die size294 mm²158 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 48 MBL2 2 MBBetter
Transistor count35800 millionBetter6400 million
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 4070 SUPERRX 5500 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
31 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
27 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
12 FPSEstimated 63%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 65%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT12 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RX 5500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT12 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RX 5500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 4070 SUPER264 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT190 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER186 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT133 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER144 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT89 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 4070 SUPER68 FPSEstimated 73%RX 5500 XT26 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 4070 SUPER171 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT122 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER147 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT105 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER105 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT64 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 4070 SUPER46 FPSEstimated 73%RX 5500 XT17 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 4070 SUPER215 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5500 XT154 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 4070 SUPER139 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT100 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER130 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT80 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 4070 SUPER100 FPSEstimated 73%RX 5500 XT38 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT12 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RX 5500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 4070 SUPER139 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT100 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER117 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT84 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 4070 SUPER94 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500 XT58 FPSEstimated 71%RTX 4070 SUPER46 FPSEstimated 73%RX 5500 XT18 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT12 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RX 5500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT12 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RX 5500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 4070 SUPER31 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT23 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER27 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 4070 SUPER20 FPSEstimated 66%RX 5500 XT12 FPSEstimated 63%RTX 4070 SUPER11 FPSEstimated 65%RX 5500 XT5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100633947%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100684737%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100684737%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100806816%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100951005%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100715231%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100705131%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100684737%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100725527%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100684834%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 1.0
Process node5 nmBetter7 nm
Release date20242019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count35800 millionBetter6400 million
Die size294 mm²158 mm²Better
Shader units / cores7168Better1408
Base clock1980 MHzBetter1607 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter1845 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 4x8
Length267 mm180 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W300 WBetter
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4070 SUPER and RX 5500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM12 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus192 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS35.48Better5.196
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 4070 SUPER or RX 5500 XT?+
RTX 4070 SUPER has the higher overall gaming score, while RX 5500 XT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 4070 SUPER offers more overall performance, while RTX 4070 SUPER offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RX 5500 XT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4070 SUPER leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4070 SUPER can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4070 SUPER is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 5500 XT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 5500 XT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 4070 SUPER if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.