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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 480

The GeForce RTX 5070 is much faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $660.04 more expensive!

  • Up to 448% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 129% better value for money
  • Up to 140% more expensive$729.99 vs $69.95
  • Up to 140% cheaper$69.95 vs $729.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 40 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Logo
GeForce RTX 5070
30870 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 480 Logo
Radeon RX 480
5834 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 5070 has 429% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon RX 480 Logo
Radeon RX 480
40.51 GP/s

GeForce RTX 5070 fills pixels 396% faster.

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AMD Radeon RX 480 Logo
Radeon RX 480
182.3 GT/s

GeForce RTX 5070 maps textures 165% faster.

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GeForce RTX 5070 has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 5070 moves data 163% faster.

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Radeon RX 480 draws 100W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 480 is $660.04 cheaper.

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GDDR5
192-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 50
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Arctic Islands (RX 400)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5070. It's 500% faster than the Radeon RX 480 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 5070 than Radeon RX 480?expand_more
500% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5070 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 5070 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 scores 48/100, Radeon RX 480 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 480 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5070 or Radeon RX 480?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 480?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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