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 $3,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 560.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 267mm, a 22mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5000 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅15.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅78.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 224).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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567.8% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 560.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 267mm, a 22mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅15.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅78.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 224).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5000 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (224 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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567.8% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 5000 Ada Generation better than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Yes. RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 400 vs 224 Tensor cores, and 32 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 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

RTX 5000 Ada Generation is about 567.8% more expensive on MSRP at $4,000 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 15.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.0% 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, RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation?

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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX 5000 Ada Generation. The trade-off is that RTX 5000 Ada Generation currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark and 15.2% 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

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	183 FPS	224 FPS
medium	167 FPS	196 FPS
high	151 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	200 FPS
medium	124 FPS	167 FPS
high	110 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	105 FPS
medium	78 FPS	89 FPS
high	65 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	53 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	574 FPS	583 FPS
medium	477 FPS	482 FPS
high	368 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	491 FPS
medium	327 FPS	411 FPS
high	262 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	287 FPS
medium	155 FPS	247 FPS
high	132 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	186 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	921 FPS	911 FPS
medium	742 FPS	748 FPS
high	652 FPS	674 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	709 FPS
medium	578 FPS	580 FPS
high	497 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	435 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	487 FPS
medium	403 FPS	403 FPS
high	352 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	857 FPS	401 FPS
medium	711 FPS	350 FPS
high	646 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	590 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	695 FPS	291 FPS
medium	576 FPS	260 FPS
high	507 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	192 FPS
medium	402 FPS	165 FPS
high	361 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	101 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation reaches 30,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) with 224 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	29,958	30,269+1%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7168	12800+79%
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.48 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2550 MHz+3%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	224	400+79%
L1 Cache	7 MB	12.5 MB+79%
L2 Cache	48 MB	72 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	56	100+79%
Tensor Cores	224	400+79%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The RTX 5000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — a 14.3% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	576 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
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 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 16-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	16-pin
Length	245mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	136.2+12%	121.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 MSRP, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER costs 85% less ($3401 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 7.6 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 557.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).