GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Pro 555

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 555

2017Core: 850 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • +757% 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

  • 166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,141 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: 2017-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 555?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,141 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 555 is a 2017 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 2017, 757.0% 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 757.0% 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 555 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro 555 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low183 FPS47 FPS
medium167 FPS29 FPS
high151 FPS20 FPS
ultra131 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS31 FPS
medium124 FPS19 FPS
high110 FPS10 FPS
ultra101 FPS5 FPS
4K
low92 FPS10 FPS
medium78 FPS7 FPS
high65 FPS4 FPS
ultra58 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low544 FPS67 FPS
medium454 FPS38 FPS
high353 FPS27 FPS
ultra299 FPS17 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS30 FPS
medium288 FPS18 FPS
high235 FPS12 FPS
ultra197 FPS9 FPS
4K
low172 FPS8 FPS
medium144 FPS6 FPS
high125 FPS5 FPS
ultra101 FPS3 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low884 FPS141 FPS
medium713 FPS113 FPS
high643 FPS94 FPS
ultra569 FPS71 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS106 FPS
medium549 FPS85 FPS
high483 FPS71 FPS
ultra424 FPS53 FPS
4K
low467 FPS71 FPS
medium373 FPS57 FPS
high326 FPS47 FPS
ultra277 FPS35 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
1080p
low751 FPS141 FPS
medium612 FPS113 FPS
high536 FPS94 FPS
ultra497 FPS71 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS106 FPS
medium500 FPS85 FPS
high433 FPS71 FPS
ultra395 FPS53 FPS
4K
low384 FPS71 FPS
medium324 FPS55 FPS
high301 FPS44 FPS
ultra272 FPS30 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro 555

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro 555's 3,141 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 757%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
G3D Mark Score
26,919+757%
3,141
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 4.0
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+667%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+2132%
1.306 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+300%
16
TMUs
184+283%
48
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2953%
0.19 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+3500%
1 MB

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 555 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 555 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
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 555 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 555) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
TDP
200W
75W-63%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+221%
41.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro 555 costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 555
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
Infinity
Codename
AD104
Polaris 21
Release
April 12 2023
June 5 2017
Ranking
#32
#574