RTX 5070 12GB vs RX 7800 XT 16GB
The RTX 5070 12GB is about 12% faster at 1440p, and the RX 7800 XT 16GB costs about $120 less right now.
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
- Video memory
- 12 GB
- Power
- 250 W
- Recommended power supply
- 650 W
- Power connector
- 12V-2x6
- Card length
- 230–348 mm
- Released
- 2025
Models: Zotac Twin Edge, MSI Ventus 2X OC, Gigabyte Windforce OC SFF, ASUS Prime OC, ASUS TUF Gaming OC, Gigabyte Gaming OC, MSI Gaming Trio OC
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB
- Video memory
- 16 GB
- Power
- 263 W
- Recommended power supply
- 700 W
- Power connector
- 8-pin
- Card length
- 280–322 mm
- Released
- 2023
Models: Sapphire Pulse, PowerColor Hellhound
Average frame rates
Estimated across demanding games at High settings, each tested with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and 32 GB of DDR5-6000.
Cost per frame at 1440p: RTX 5070 12GB $9 · RX 7800 XT 16GB $8
Game by game at 1440p
| Game | RTX 5070 12GB | RX 7800 XT 16GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 61 | 54 | RTX 5070 12GB +13% |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 51 | 45 | RTX 5070 12GB +13% |
| Fortnite | 141 | 125 | RTX 5070 12GB +13% |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 302 | 268 | RTX 5070 12GB +13% |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | 111 | 99 | RTX 5070 12GB +12% |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | 91 | 81 | RTX 5070 12GB +12% |
Which graphics card should you buy?
- The RX 7800 XT 16GB has more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), which matters for 1440p and 4K with high textures.
Check either card with your processor in the bottleneck checker, or try it in a full build in the builder.
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Frame rates are Rigsmith estimates from its performance indices, not measured benchmarks. Prices are the cheapest in-stock new price at Australian stores as of 12/11/2026, including GST.