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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅11.3% more average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅30.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 184).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅11.3% more average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅30.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 184).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.3% more average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data, 17.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 240 vs 184 Tensor cores.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is easier to justify on price alone at $599 MSRP, but GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still the stronger gaming card overall. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 11.3% more estimated average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with GeForce RTX 4070 Ti if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 4070 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (200W vs 285W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently gives you 17.3% higher G3D Mark and 11.3% more estimated average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4070 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	183 FPS	188 FPS
medium	167 FPS	171 FPS
high	151 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	151 FPS
medium	124 FPS	125 FPS
high	110 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	78 FPS	79 FPS
high	65 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	544 FPS	664 FPS
medium	454 FPS	539 FPS
high	353 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	496 FPS
medium	288 FPS	400 FPS
high	235 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	250 FPS
medium	144 FPS	211 FPS
high	125 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	884 FPS	921 FPS
medium	713 FPS	742 FPS
high	643 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	720 FPS
medium	549 FPS	578 FPS
high	483 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	498 FPS
medium	373 FPS	403 FPS
high	326 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	751 FPS	879 FPS
medium	612 FPS	731 FPS
high	536 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	706 FPS
medium	500 FPS	585 FPS
high	433 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	477 FPS
medium	324 FPS	408 FPS
high	301 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 17.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 184 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	26,919	31,578+17%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888	7680+30%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2610 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	7.5 MB+29%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%
Tensor Cores	184	240+30%

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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	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6X. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	504 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 35.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 285mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	200W-30%	285W
Recommended PSU	650W-7%	700W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	285mm
Height	137mm	112mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	134.6+21%	110.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 25% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 13.7% better value.