Is the 4070 Super Better Than the 4070 for Gaming (Fortnite, Apex Legends, Warzone)?
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NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 Super arrived at $599 — $50 over the standard 4070. If you mainly play Fortnite, Apex Legends, or Warzone, here’s whether that extra $50 buys you anything real.
RTX 4070 vs 4070 Super — specifications
| Spec | RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 Super |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA cores | 5,888 | 7,168 (~22% more) |
| Memory | 12 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| Boost clock | ~2.48 GHz | ~2.48 GHz |
| TDP | 200 W | 220 W |
| Launch price | $549 | $599 |
The Super’s advantage comes almost entirely from its ~22% larger GPU — more shading units, TMUs, ROPs, tensor cores, and ray-tracing cores. Memory size and bandwidth are identical.
Performance in Fortnite, Apex, and Warzone
In GPU-bound scenarios, the Super lands roughly 12–18% faster — meaningful at 1440p and above. Two caveats for competitive players:
- At 1080p with low competitive settings, all three games are usually CPU-bound, so both cards push similar (very high) FPS. The Super’s edge mostly shows at 1440p/4K or with quality settings raised.
- Both cards support DLSS 3 frame generation and NVIDIA Reflex, so the latency-reduction toolset is identical.
Value
At $50 apart, the Super is the better buy when both are at list price — you’re paying ~9% more for ~15% more GPU. The regular 4070 only wins if you find it heavily discounted, or you play exclusively CPU-bound esports settings where the extra GPU power sits idle.
Power and compatibility
The Super draws slightly more power (220 W vs 200 W), but the recommended PSU is the same 650 W class — upgrading doesn’t require touching the rest of your build.
Conclusion
For high-refresh 1440p gaming in Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Warzone, the RTX 4070 Super is the better choice — the $50 premium is small for the performance gained. If you play at 1080p competitive settings, your CPU matters more than this GPU choice: see How to choose a CPU for your gaming PC.
Whichever card you pick, get the free performance first: apply the best NVIDIA Control Panel settings for gaming, overclock it safely, and run Tier1Timer to cut input delay at the system level. If Warzone is your main game, pair the card with the best Warzone Black Ops Royale settings to get the most out of it.
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on specifications and typical benchmark results. Individual game performance varies with system configuration and settings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 4070 Super better than the 4070 for gaming?
Yes — roughly 12-18% faster in GPU-bound scenarios thanks to about 22% more CUDA cores, for only $50 more at list price. At 1440p and 4K it is the clearly better buy.
Is the 4070 Super worth it over the 4070 for Fortnite, Apex, and Warzone?
At 1440p with quality settings, yes. At 1080p competitive settings all three games are usually CPU-bound, so both cards push similar FPS and the Super's extra power sits idle.
Do the 4070 and 4070 Super have the same VRAM?
Yes, both have 12 GB of GDDR6X with identical bandwidth. The Super's advantage is purely the larger GPU — more shading units, tensor cores, and ray-tracing cores.
Does the 4070 Super need a bigger power supply than the 4070?
No. The Super draws 220 W versus 200 W, but both cards are recommended with the same 650 W class PSU, so upgrading does not require touching the rest of your build.