Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 2070 | RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 200W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12-16 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 5,888 |
| FP8 (dense) | Not published | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 29.9 TFLOPS | 58.3 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 119.4 TOPS | 233.2 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 184 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 233.2 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 116.6 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 466.4 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance reaches 29.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 and 58.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070 while FP32 performance stands at 7.5 TFLOPS versus 29.1 TFLOPS. The FP16 to FP32 ratio equals 4.0 on the RTX 2070 and 2.0 on the RTX 4070 indicating different efficiency profiles for mixed precision training and inference. Memory bandwidth of 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s permits larger batch sizes on the RTX 4070 during memory intensive operations. Dense INT8 throughput measures 119.4 TOPS on the RTX 2070 against 233.2 TOPS on the RTX 4070.
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RTX 2070
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RTX 4070
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When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 suits scenarios where TDP remains constrained to 175 W and PCIe 3.0 interconnect compatibility takes priority. Workloads that fit within 8 GB VRAM and require only 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 avoid the need for higher power draw of 200 W.
When to Choose the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 fits workloads that demand 12 to 16 GB VRAM and dense FP16 performance of 58.3 TFLOPS. Higher memory bandwidth of 504 GB/s supports increased batch sizes compared with 448 GB/s while PCIe 4.0 interconnect provides forward compatibility.
Use Cases
The RTX 4070 supplies 58.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 12 to 16 GB VRAM which exceed the 29.9 TFLOPS and 8 GB on the RTX 2070.
Dense FP16 at 58.3 TFLOPS and 504 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 4070 enable larger batch sizes than 29.9 TFLOPS and 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070.
The RTX 4070 provides 233.2 TOPS dense INT8 and 12 to 16 GB VRAM versus 119.4 TOPS and 8 GB on the RTX 2070.
Higher dense FP16 of 58.3 TFLOPS and greater VRAM capacity on the RTX 4070 support larger models than the RTX 2070 specifications.
FP32 performance of 29.1 TFLOPS on the RTX 4070 exceeds 7.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 yet the lower 175 W TDP of the RTX 2070 may suffice for lighter workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FP32 performance compare between the two GPUs?▾
The RTX 2070 delivers 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 while the RTX 4070 reaches 29.1 TFLOPS FP32.
What memory configurations distinguish the RTX 2070 from the RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 2070 contains 8 GB GDDR6 with 448 GB/s bandwidth whereas the RTX 4070 contains 12 to 16 GB GDDR6X with 504 GB/s bandwidth.
Which GPU offers higher dense FP16 throughput?▾
The RTX 4070 provides 58.3 TFLOPS dense FP16 compared with 29.9 TFLOPS dense FP16 on the RTX 2070.
How do the TDP values differ?▾
The RTX 2070 lists a TDP of 175 W while the RTX 4070 lists a TDP of 200 W.
What interconnect versions are supported?▾
The RTX 2070 uses PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 4070 uses PCIe 4.0.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2070 or the RTX 4070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2070 and RTX 4070 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the RTX 2070 have compared to the RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 to 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2070 and RTX 4070 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the RTX 2070 and the RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 2070 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4070 delivers 1.9x the dense FP16 throughput (58.3 vs 29.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.
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