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 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 160.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 425W, a 205W reduction.
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅103.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 vs 224).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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166.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌93.2% higher power demand at 425W vs 220W.
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 160.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 425W, a 205W reduction.
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅103.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 vs 224).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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166.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌93.2% higher power demand at 425W vs 220W.
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4090 D better than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 D is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, 456 vs 224 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 4090 D is about 166.9% more expensive on MSRP at $1,599 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 32.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 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, GeForce RTX 4090 D is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER make more sense than GeForce RTX 4090 D?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (220W vs 425W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4090 D. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4090 D currently gives you 2.6% higher G3D Mark and 32.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4090 D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	183 FPS	284 FPS
medium	167 FPS	263 FPS
high	151 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	262 FPS
medium	124 FPS	217 FPS
high	110 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	180 FPS
medium	78 FPS	150 FPS
high	65 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	102 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	574 FPS	841 FPS
medium	477 FPS	657 FPS
high	368 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	449 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	673 FPS
medium	327 FPS	548 FPS
high	262 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	375 FPS
medium	155 FPS	314 FPS
high	132 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	240 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	921 FPS	944 FPS
medium	742 FPS	772 FPS
high	652 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	731 FPS
medium	578 FPS	598 FPS
high	497 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	452 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	506 FPS
medium	403 FPS	419 FPS
high	352 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
1080p
low	857 FPS	999 FPS
medium	711 FPS	971 FPS
high	646 FPS	855 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	691 FPS
1440p
low	695 FPS	830 FPS
medium	576 FPS	728 FPS
high	507 FPS	641 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	518 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	606 FPS
medium	402 FPS	538 FPS
high	361 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 and the GeForce RTX 4090 D reaches 30,725 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) with 224 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	29,958	30,725+3%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7168	14592+104%
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.48 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+107%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2520 MHz+2%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	224	456+104%
L1 Cache	7 MB	14.3 MB+104%
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	56	114+104%
Tensor Cores	224	456+104%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D has 24 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	1008 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	2x NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 63.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	220W-48%	425W
Recommended PSU	650W-24%	850W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	245mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C-10%	78°C
Perf/Watt	136.2+88%	72.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D launched at $1599. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 62.5% less ($1000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 160.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).