NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce 8800 GTX
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8800 GTX
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 4070 outperforms 8800 GTX by 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+40%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce 8800 GTX: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX shows a 40% advantage for RTX 4070 in gaming performance, while 8800 GTX 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.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6043
10092
87100
8017
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4070 is the best overall choice
RTX 4070 leads in combined game performance. 8800 GTX offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4070 leads in the combined performance index
8800 GTX costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 19–24of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8800 GTX
118 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8800 GTX
100/100 · Price $79The 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 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
60Better
43
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
50Better
37
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
47Better
35
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
92
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
73Better
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3—
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS29.15Better0.346
Power consumption200 W155 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR3
Power connector16 pin6+6 pin
Release date20232006
ArchitectureAda LovelaceTesla
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 1.0, CUDA 1.0
Launch price$599$79Better
Shader units / cores5888Better128
Length240 mmBetter270 mm
Clock speed1920 - 2475 MHzBetter576 MHz
Base clock1920 MHzBetter576 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter576 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR6X768 MB GDDR3Better
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter1,8 GHz
Memory bus192 bit384 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth504 GB/sBetter86 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Power consumption200 W155 WBetter
Process node5 nmBetter90 nm
Recommended PSU550 W450 WBetter
Die size294 mm²Better484 mm²
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 36 MBL2 0.1 MBBetter
Transistor count35800 millionBetter681 million
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX 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 40708800 GTX
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
30 FPSEstimated 66%
26 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
25 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
12 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 65%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 407030 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407025 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 407010 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 407030 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407025 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 407010 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 4070250 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX216 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4070176 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX152 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4070137 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX85 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 407064 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTX32 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 4070161 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX140 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4070139 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX120 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 407099 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX62 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 407043 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 4070204 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GTX176 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 4070132 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX114 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4070123 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX77 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 407094 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTX47 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökRTX 407030 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407025 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 407010 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 4070132 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX114 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 4070110 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX95 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 407089 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX55 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 407044 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 407030 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407025 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 407010 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 407030 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407025 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 407010 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 407030 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407025 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 407019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 407010 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTX5 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 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100604333%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100663659%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100663659%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1008017130%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100100928%
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 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100693176%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100683369%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100663659%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100712984%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100663561%
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 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 3—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 1.0, CUDA 1.0
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceTesla
Process node5 nmBetter90 nm
Release date20232006
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count35800 millionBetter681 million
Die size294 mm²Better484 mm²
Shader units / cores5888Better128
Base clock1920 MHzBetter576 MHz
Boost clock2475 MHzBetter576 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 1x16
Length240 mmBetter270 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 W450 WBetter
Power connector16 pin6+6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4a—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4070 and 8800 GTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM12 GB GDDR6X768 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR3
Memory bus192 bit384 bitBetter
TFLOPS29.15Better0.346
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 or 8800 GTX?+
RTX 4070 has the higher overall gaming score, while 8800 GTX offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4070 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 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 offers more overall performance, while RTX 4070 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4070 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8800 GTX is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4070 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4070 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4070 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8800 GTX 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?+
8800 GTX 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 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.