NVIDIA · GPUs
GeForce RTX 4070
GeForce RTX 4070 is an Ada Lovelace desktop GPU with 12GB of GDDR6 or GDDR6X memory, 200W total graphics power, and a 650W NVIDIA system-power recommendation. It is the reference RTX 40 option for buyers targeting high-quality 1440p play.
Buying verdict
Choose GeForce RTX 4070 for an Ada-based 1440p build with a 650W power budget. Skip it if a newer card offers materially better value at the price you can actually pay.
Score
8.1 / 10
Reference price
$449
Released
Apr 13, 2023
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 30, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 15 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review. 1 additional product reference is listed without field-level coverage.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want efficient 1440p and compact midrange builds.
- Skip it if memory type can be gddr6 or gddr6x depending on the card model.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 12GB memory on a 192-bit bus
- 200W total graphics power and 650W required system power
- DLSS 3.5 features include Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation
Cons
- Memory type can be GDDR6 or GDDR6X depending on the card model
- Power connectors differ by manufacturer configuration
- Street pricing can change substantially as newer generations arrive
Key specs
- Architecture
- NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Source cited
- Process Node
- TSMC 4N Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 12GB Source cited
- Memory Type
- GDDR6 / GDDR6X, depending on card model Varies by configuration
- Memory Bus
- 192-bit Source cited
- Memory Bandwidth
- 504 GB/s Needs confirmation
- Shader / CUDA Cores
- 5888 CUDA cores Source cited
- Boost Clock
- 2.48 GHz Source cited
Buying scores
Gaming 1440p
8.3
Gaming 4K
7.3
Ray Tracing
8.2
Power Efficiency
8.9
Price to Performance
8.3
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Alternatives
AMD
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Choose Radeon RX 7800 XT if 1440p value matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if rt and upscaling polish trail nvidia.
AMD
Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB
Choose Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16GB if 1440p ultra matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if rt is average.
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
GeForce RTX 4070 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
NVIDIA, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg
Sources and verification
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 family specifications · NVIDIA · accessed Jul 29, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Architecture, Memory, Memory Bus, Typical Board Power, Recommended PSU, Ray Tracing, Upscaling, Memory Type, Shader / CUDA Cores, Boost Clock, Power Connectors, Frame Generation, Display Outputs, Interface, Card Length Class
- Product image source · post.smzdm.com · accessed Jul 30, 2026 Product reference only — individual specifications are not yet field-verified.
Editorial specification note
Selected fields are matched to NVIDIA's RTX 4070 family reference specification table as of 2026-07-29. Bandwidth, process node, target-resolution guidance, and pricing remain editorial reference data unless explicitly badged.
Editorial price note
NVIDIA US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
18 tracked specs across 7 groups · 15 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Platform
- Architecture
- NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Source cited
- Process Node
- TSMC 4N Needs confirmation
| Architecture | NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Source cited |
|---|---|
| Process Node | TSMC 4N Needs confirmation |
Memory
- Memory
- 12GB Source cited
- Memory Type
- GDDR6 / GDDR6X, depending on card model Varies by configuration
- Memory Bus
- 192-bit Source cited
- Memory Bandwidth
- 504 GB/s Needs confirmation
| Memory | 12GB Source cited |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR6 / GDDR6X, depending on card model Varies by configuration |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit Source cited |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s Needs confirmation |
Compute
- Shader / CUDA Cores
- 5888 CUDA cores Source cited
- Boost Clock
- 2.48 GHz Source cited
| Shader / CUDA Cores | 5888 CUDA cores Source cited |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz Source cited |
Power
- Typical Board Power
- 200W Source cited
- Recommended PSU
- 650W Source cited
- Power Connectors
- 2x PCIe 8-pin adapter or 300W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable; some manufacturer cards use 1x 8-pin Varies by configuration
| Typical Board Power | 200W Source cited |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 650W Source cited |
| Power Connectors | 2x PCIe 8-pin adapter or 300W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable; some manufacturer cards use 1x 8-pin Varies by configuration |
Gaming
- Ray Tracing
- 3rd-gen RT cores Source cited
- Upscaling
- DLSS 3.5 (Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation) Source cited
- Frame Generation
- DLSS Frame Generation Source cited
- Target Resolution
- 1440p high Needs confirmation
| Ray Tracing | 3rd-gen RT cores Source cited |
|---|---|
| Upscaling | DLSS 3.5 (Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation) Source cited |
| Frame Generation | DLSS Frame Generation Source cited |
| Target Resolution | 1440p high Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Display Outputs
- 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 Source cited
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16 Source cited
| Display Outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 Source cited |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 Source cited |
Physical
- Card Length Class
- 244mm, 2-slot Founders Edition; partner cards vary Varies by configuration
| Card Length Class | 244mm, 2-slot Founders Edition; partner cards vary Varies by configuration |
|---|