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

✅253.7% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 84.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅253.7% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 84.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon 8040S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 253.7% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 9,756 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8040S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 175.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 49.8% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 253.7% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 175.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 84.3%. Radeon 8040S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 8040S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon 8040S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 200W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 175.9% higher G3D Mark and 253.7% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 84.3%.

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

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	183 FPS	100 FPS
medium	167 FPS	90 FPS
high	151 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	91 FPS
medium	124 FPS	78 FPS
high	110 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	45 FPS
medium	78 FPS	41 FPS
high	65 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	544 FPS	135 FPS
medium	454 FPS	101 FPS
high	353 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	88 FPS
medium	288 FPS	59 FPS
high	235 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	40 FPS
medium	144 FPS	29 FPS
high	125 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	884 FPS	320 FPS
medium	713 FPS	274 FPS
high	643 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	235 FPS
medium	549 FPS	208 FPS
high	483 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	140 FPS
medium	373 FPS	122 FPS
high	326 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	751 FPS	242 FPS
medium	612 FPS	179 FPS
high	536 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	186 FPS
medium	500 FPS	140 FPS
high	433 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	90 FPS
medium	324 FPS	68 FPS
high	301 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	46 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon 8040S

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.

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon 8040S's 9,756 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 175.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	26,919+176%	9,756
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+475%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+408%	5.734 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2800 MHz+13%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+188%	64
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+188%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 8040S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8040S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 8040S
TDP	200W	55W-73%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6	177.4+32%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400. The Radeon 8040S costs 33.2% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 84% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).