It’s here! The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the latest gaming GPU offering from NVIDIA, and it is finally available to purchase in the UK. But what makes it different than the original RTX 4070? Well, that’s where I’m here to help. In the blog, we will take a quick look at what has improved and what that means for your precious FPS with this new version.
Key Features of the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
With this refresh, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER saw a couple of key upgrades to the original Graphics card, such as Increased core count and increased performance. Below, we will dig a little deeper into each improvement.
Core Count
Kicking it off with the core count, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER boasts a 20% increase compared to the GeForce RTX 4070. The cuda core count has increased to 7168 from 5888 on the RTX 4070 SUPER. But what does this mean?
Well, a higher core count in a GPU means more processing units available to handle the complex tasks we throw at our GPUs. This leads to better performance in graphics rendering, faster completion of complex computational tasks, and smoother execution of advanced graphics features. Basically, this equals better graphics and improved frame rates in your favourite games.
Performance Advantage
One of the mentions from NVIDIA at CES this year was that the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more powerful than the RTX 3090 (The previous generation’s flagship GPU) whilst drawing less power. The power draw of the RTX 4070 is only coming in at 220W (up 20W from the RTX 4070) compared to the RTX 3090s whopping 350W power draw during peak usage. But what does all this technical jargon actually mean for real-world performance?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Real-World Performance
You now know how the card has improved, but what does this mean for your favourite games and their performance?
If you look at these benchmarks below that The Verge wrote for the RTX 4070 SUPER, you will see how well this GPU performs in such games as:
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Forza Horizon 5
- Gears 5
- Metro Exodus
- Returnal
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
RTX 4070 SUPER 4K Benchmark Results
At the heart of it, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 SUPER isn’t a 4K GPU, but as you can see, it holds up pretty well against previous GPUs, even beating the RTX 3080 across the board. While we wouldn’t necessarily recommend the RTX 4070 SUPER as the ideal choice for exclusive 4K gaming, it’s worth noting that it delivers consistently over 60fps performance in most games featured on this list.
RTX 4070 SUPER 1440p Benchmark Results
1440p is where the RTX 4070 SUPER really shines. Destroying the RTX 3080 in all games at 1440p and achieving high frame rates pretty much across the board, especially with DLSS 3. If you’re looking for a 1440p GPU, look no further than the NVIDIA RTX 4070 SUPER. You won’t get much better for the price.
RTX 4070 SUPER Price
So, what is the price of this 1440p monster? Well, the RTX 4070 SUPER is retailing at an MSRP of £579 (for the Founder Edition). Third-party cards such as MSI will be slightly more expensive. But expect a very slight boost in performance, along with better cooling options.
Overall, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is shaping up to be the best option for gamers who want to play at 1440p with the possibility to dabble in 4k gaming. If this is you, then head over to our website and take a look at our range of GeForce RTX 40 series systems, including the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Don’t forget our experts are there to help simplify your PC purchasing process, so don’t hesitate to contact us. They will be able to remove any confusion about buying a PC and get you ready to just plug and play.