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 $700 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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116.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅7.9% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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116.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon AI PRO R9700 better than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon AI PRO R9700 averages 7.9% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 26,919 vs 28,589 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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 better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 4070 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is about 116.9% more expensive on MSRP at $1,299 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 7.9% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 116.9% more on MSRP for only 7.9% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 make more sense than Radeon AI PRO R9700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $599 MSRP, you are saving about $700 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 13 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

Radeon AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	183 FPS	222 FPS
medium	167 FPS	206 FPS
high	151 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	201 FPS
medium	124 FPS	170 FPS
high	110 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	136 FPS
medium	78 FPS	115 FPS
high	65 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	544 FPS	572 FPS
medium	454 FPS	452 FPS
high	353 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	405 FPS
medium	288 FPS	324 FPS
high	235 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	205 FPS
medium	144 FPS	170 FPS
high	125 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	884 FPS	911 FPS
medium	713 FPS	755 FPS
high	643 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	701 FPS
medium	549 FPS	576 FPS
high	483 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	492 FPS
medium	373 FPS	406 FPS
high	326 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	751 FPS	812 FPS
medium	612 FPS	706 FPS
high	536 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	639 FPS
medium	500 FPS	555 FPS
high	433 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	426 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	424 FPS
medium	324 FPS	376 FPS
high	301 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	297 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon AI PRO R9700

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 AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 184 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score	26,919	28,589+6%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+64%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2920 MHz+18%
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	184	256+39%
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	64+39%
Tensor Cores	184+44%	128

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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 AI PRO R9700 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 AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
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 AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
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 AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 5.0
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 AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+41%	95.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 53.9% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 22.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 104.1% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).