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Key specs
- GPU: Ada Lovelace with 5,888 CUDA cores, 46 third-generation RT cores and 184 fourth-generation Tensor cores (Custom PC)
- Memory: 12GB GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, 504GB/s of bandwidth
- Boost clock: about 2,475MHz
- Power: 200W TDP with a 16-pin connector
- Features: DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
- Released April 13, 2023 at a $599 launch price (TechSpot)
What published reviews found
Tom's Hardware found the RTX 4070 roughly on par with the RTX 3080 while drawing far less power, and about 50% faster than the RTX 3070 it succeeded. It called the card efficient and fast, and it also noted that the price was higher than the RTX 3070's, that the 16-pin connector was unnecessary and that DLSS 3 was not a killer feature on its own.
TechRadar recorded an average of about 99fps at 1440p with ray tracing and DLSS on across its test games, and a peak power draw around 203W. It judged native 4K performance lacking and listed the price increase over the RTX 3070 and the 16-pin connector as drawbacks, while concluding that most gamers would find the mix of performance, price and features appealing.
Custom PC supplied the clearest 1440p numbers. It reported 73fps in Cyberpunk 2077 with medium ray tracing and DLSS Balanced, 110fps in Assassin's Creed Valhalla at Ultra, 249fps in Doom Eternal with ray tracing and 79fps in Metro Exodus with high ray tracing. Its test system drew about 100W less than with an RTX 3070 Ti. Custom PC considered 12GB fine for the card's target resolution but on the edge at 4K, where Cyberpunk 2077 in Overdrive mode filled the memory and caused stutter. It also noted that AMD's RX 6950 XT delivered faster rasterization at comparable money.
TechSpot's product page quotes its original review as calling the card a good-value package with a strong feature set, and it expected strong sales if the $600 MSRP held.
Price and availability
The launch price was $599. The card is an older model now. Club386 reported in November 2024 that NVIDIA was ending shipments of the RTX 4070 family to board partners, and Notebookcheck reported in January 2025, citing dealer information, that the card would not be restocked after January. Neither report was an NVIDIA announcement, so treat them as unconfirmed.
Current prices are well above the launch figure. TechSpot's tracker showed $839 on October 6, 2026, with a 12-month range of $719 to $930. Prices vary by retailer and condition, so compare listings before you buy. Our RTX 4070 price and availability update and the best GPU deals page track the market.
Who it's for
The RTX 4070 fits a 1440p gaming build where power draw, noise and DLSS support matter, particularly if a reasonably priced used or open-box card turns up. Reviewers praised its efficiency.
Skip it at prices near the $839 tracker figure, or if you want a card for native 4K or for many years of increasingly heavy texture use, given the 12GB limit that Custom PC flagged. The RX 7800 XT offers 16GB and was found faster in rasterization but much weaker in ray tracing by Tom's Hardware; our RTX 4070 vs RX 7800 XT comparison covers the trade-offs. The newer RTX 5070 is the other card to compare.
Bottom line
At launch the RTX 4070 earned praise for efficient 1440p performance, strong ray tracing and DLSS 3, with reviewers' main complaints being the price jump over the RTX 3070 and limited memory. Those strengths still hold, but the card is now a previous-generation product selling far above its MSRP. It makes sense only if you can find it at a price that fits a 1440p build; otherwise compare the alternatives above.
Still comparing graphics cards? Our Best Gaming Hardware in 2026 hub lines up the RTX 4070 with the other four GPU guides and shows how much of a build budget the graphics card should take.
Sources: Tom's Hardware - Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Review, TechRadar - Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review, Custom PC - Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review, TechSpot - Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 specs, Club386 - Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 40 series production, Notebookcheck - NVIDIA RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 graphics cards may soon be discontinued, Tom's Hardware - AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review: The Lateral Pass
Pros
- Roughly RTX 3080-class performance at 200W according to Tom's Hardware
- Strong 1440p results, including with ray tracing and DLSS 3, in Custom PC and TechRadar data
- Low power draw: TechRadar recorded a peak of about 203W
- 12GB of VRAM, up from the 8GB on the RTX 3070
Cons
- 12GB can run short at 4K with maximum ray tracing, per Custom PC
- Reviewers noted the $599 launch price was higher than the RTX 3070's
- Native 4K performance is weak, per TechRadar
- Tom's Hardware called the 16-pin power connector unnecessary
