G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $612 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 107.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX A4000 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌53.6% higher power demand at 215W vs 140W.
❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅15.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 140W instead of 215W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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122.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $612 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 107.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅15.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 140W instead of 215W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX A4000 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌53.6% higher power demand at 215W vs 140W.
❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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122.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A4000 better than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Yes. RTX A4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 7.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX A4000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

RTX A4000 is about 122.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,111 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 15.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX A4000 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $499 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX A4000 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

RTX A4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
1080p
low	164 FPS	166 FPS
medium	145 FPS	148 FPS
high	128 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	146 FPS
medium	110 FPS	124 FPS
high	98 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	70 FPS
medium	69 FPS	60 FPS
high	55 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
1080p
low	371 FPS	261 FPS
medium	308 FPS	219 FPS
high	253 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	248 FPS	187 FPS
medium	206 FPS	150 FPS
high	175 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	95 FPS
medium	107 FPS	78 FPS
high	88 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
1080p
low	779 FPS	873 FPS
medium	635 FPS	701 FPS
high	545 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	657 FPS
medium	490 FPS	526 FPS
high	409 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	438 FPS
medium	327 FPS	350 FPS
high	267 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
1080p
low	490 FPS	282 FPS
medium	427 FPS	246 FPS
high	344 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	399 FPS	217 FPS
medium	348 FPS	193 FPS
high	257 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	132 FPS
medium	206 FPS	113 FPS
high	183 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	73 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and RTX A4000

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 versus the RTX A4000's 19,463 — the RTX A4000 leads by 7.1%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 320 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	18,166	19,463+7%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	6144+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.062 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+112%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+13%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	6 MB+140%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	48+20%
Tensor Cores	320+67%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 42.3% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	RTX A4000
TDP	215W	140W-35%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	84.5	139.0+64%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 55.1% less ($612 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 108% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).