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

✅+888.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌471.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 35W.
❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 200W, a 165W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,723 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅+888.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 200W, a 165W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌471.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 35W.
❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,723 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro 450?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 2,723 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 450 is a 2016 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 888.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 888.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 450 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 450 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	183 FPS	37 FPS
medium	167 FPS	22 FPS
high	151 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	25 FPS
medium	124 FPS	15 FPS
high	110 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	9 FPS
medium	78 FPS	6 FPS
high	65 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	544 FPS	45 FPS
medium	454 FPS	24 FPS
high	353 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	20 FPS
medium	288 FPS	12 FPS
high	235 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	6 FPS
medium	144 FPS	4 FPS
high	125 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	884 FPS	123 FPS
medium	713 FPS	98 FPS
high	643 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	92 FPS
medium	549 FPS	74 FPS
high	483 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	61 FPS
medium	373 FPS	49 FPS
high	326 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	751 FPS	123 FPS
medium	612 FPS	98 FPS
high	536 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	92 FPS
medium	500 FPS	74 FPS
high	433 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	59 FPS
medium	324 FPS	44 FPS
high	301 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro 450

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 Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro 450's 2,723 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 888.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	26,919+889%	2,723
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+820%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+2747%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	184+360%	40
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+3525%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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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 Pro 450 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 Pro 450 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
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 Pro 450 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 140.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	200W	35W-83%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	1mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+73%	77.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).