GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Ada Lovelace) and has 12 GB GDDR6X graphics memory with a bandwidth of 504 GB/s.
The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (RDNA 2) and has 16 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 512 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB has the AD104-250-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 21 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB | GPU | PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
AD104-250-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 21 XT |
Ada Lovelace | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
46 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 72 |
5888 | Shader | 4608 |
64 | Render Output Units | 128 |
184 | Texture Units | 288 |
46 | Raytracing Cores | 72 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB clocks at 1.313 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 21.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 16 GB |
GDDR6X | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.313 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
21.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
504 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.920 GHz | Base Clock | 1.825 GHz |
2.505 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.250 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.02 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 200 W (Reference). The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 300 W. |
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200 W (Reference) | TDP | 300 W |
-- | TDP (up) | 345 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 3 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 37 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB. The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | 1 |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Non addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 3 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 267 mm |
134 mm | Height | 120 mm |
51 mm | Width | 50 mm |
3 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 1500 g |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 5 nanometers since Q2/2023. The PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT came on the market in Q2/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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DUAL-RTX4070-12G | Part-no | AXRX 6800XT 16GBD6-M2DHC |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
599 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 649 $ (Reference) |
5 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
12 GB GDDR6X |
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PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT
16 GB GDDR6 |