GeForce RTX 4070 Super
Ada · 12 GB GDDR6X · 220 W
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · AMP Extreme
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4070 Super lands at 86 and Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 4070 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 86).
Ray tracing
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 81).
AI workloads
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 83).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4070 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4070 Super more score per dollar ($599 vs $2,208).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 220 W | 575 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 4070 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4070 Super vs Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4070 Super or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090? +
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4070 Super worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce RTX 4070 Super delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Is Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4070 Super or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4070 Super or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090? +
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 86). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 4070 Super or Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090? +
Zotac AMP Extreme GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 81). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.