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

✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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9.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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9.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5070 better than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 5070 averages 6.9% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 26,919 vs 28,854 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 5070 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). 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?

GeForce RTX 5070 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $549 MSRP. GeForce RTX 5070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 5070 is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 6.9% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $549 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

Is GeForce RTX 4070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $599 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 5070 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

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 5070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
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 5070
1080p
low	544 FPS	615 FPS
medium	454 FPS	514 FPS
high	353 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	406 FPS
medium	288 FPS	325 FPS
high	235 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	223 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	180 FPS
medium	144 FPS	149 FPS
high	125 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	105 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
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	496 FPS
medium	373 FPS	399 FPS
high	326 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
1080p
low	751 FPS	799 FPS
medium	612 FPS	663 FPS
high	536 FPS	594 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	532 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	646 FPS
medium	500 FPS	535 FPS
high	433 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	420 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	412 FPS
medium	324 FPS	357 FPS
high	301 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	289 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 5070

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 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 7.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	26,919	28,854+7%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	30.87 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2512 MHz+1%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	672 GB/s+33%
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 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
DirectX	12.2+2%	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: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (6th 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 5070's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 245mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	245mm
Height	137mm	115mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	72°C-10%
Perf/Watt	134.6+17%	115.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549. The GeForce RTX 5070 costs 8.3% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 17.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).