RTX 4070 vs RTX 4070 Super: Which Should You Buy?
Head-to-head on performance, VRAM, power and value for 2026.
Quick Summary · TL;DR
On our relative performance index the RTX 4070 Super leads the RTX 4070 by about 10% — a moderate gap. Both carry 12GB of VRAM.
| RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| VRAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Board power (TBP) | 200W | 220W |
| Maker PSU guidance | 650W | 650W |
| Our starting PSU class | 650W | 750W |
| Power connector | 16-pin 12VHPWR | 16-pin 12VHPWR |
| Generation | RTX 40 | RTX 40 |
Relative gaming index — an estimate of typical performance. Real-world gaps vary by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy?
Buy the RTX 4070 Super if you want the higher frame rate and can find it at a fair price. Choose the RTX 4070 if it is clearly cheaper and its 12GB+ of VRAM and features cover your target resolution. Both are from a similar lineage, so price is the main deciding factor.
Power planning: RTX 4070 PSU · RTX 4070 Super PSU.
RTX 4070 vs RTX 4070 Super at each resolution
| Resolution | RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Excellent | Excellent |
| 1440p | Good (2 short of Great) | Great (12 short of Excellent) |
| 4K | Playable (6 short of Good) | Good (12 short of Great) |
The 6-point gap (58 vs 64) changes the verdict at 1440p and 4K: that is where the RTX 4070 Super earns its place. At 1080p both get the same rating, so paying for the faster card buys headroom rather than a different experience there.
Power, PSU and efficiency
Reference board power is 200W for the RTX 4070 and 220W for the RTX 4070 Super, a 20W difference. Per 100W that works out to 29 index points for the RTX 4070 and 29.1 for the RTX 4070 Super, effectively the same efficiency on our index. Both makers list the same 650W supply. Full sizing: RTX 4070 PSU · RTX 4070 Super PSU.
Ratings use the same index lines as our GPU resolution pages; the index is an editorial tier summary, not a benchmark. PSU figures are the makers’ reference guidance reviewed 12 September 2026.
Sources & verification
Relative indices summarize broad gaming tiers and are not a substitute for game-by-game benchmark averages. Price and driver updates can change the buying recommendation. Last reviewed September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4070 better than the RTX 4070 Super?
On our relative index the RTX 4070 Super is about 10% ahead of the RTX 4070. Both carry 12GB of VRAM. The smaller the gap, the more other factors like price, VRAM and features should decide it.
Which is better value, the RTX 4070 or the RTX 4070 Super?
Value depends on the price you can find each at. The slower card is usually the smart buy if it is meaningfully cheaper, unless you need the extra VRAM or features of the faster one.
Do the RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Super need different power supplies?
The RTX 4070's maker lists a 650W supply and the RTX 4070 Super's lists 650W; our starting classes are 650W and 750W. On the makers’ own guidance, a supply that suits one suits the other. The RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Super can also take a PCIe Gen 5 (12V-2x6) cable; see the connector guide.
Make sure your CPU can keep up with either card using the Bottleneck Estimator, or compare more cards in the GPU comparison hub.