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

✅+257% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 257.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅+257% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 257.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro 580X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 7,540 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 580X is a 2019 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 2019, 257.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 $1 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 257.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 257.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 580X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580X 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 $600 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 580X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	183 FPS	104 FPS
medium	167 FPS	88 FPS
high	151 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	90 FPS
medium	124 FPS	75 FPS
high	110 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	36 FPS
medium	78 FPS	32 FPS
high	65 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	544 FPS	195 FPS
medium	454 FPS	169 FPS
high	353 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	137 FPS
medium	288 FPS	111 FPS
high	235 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	74 FPS
medium	144 FPS	62 FPS
high	125 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	884 FPS	339 FPS
medium	713 FPS	271 FPS
high	643 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	254 FPS
medium	549 FPS	204 FPS
high	483 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	170 FPS
medium	373 FPS	136 FPS
high	326 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	85 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	751 FPS	240 FPS
medium	612 FPS	208 FPS
high	536 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	186 FPS
medium	500 FPS	163 FPS
high	433 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	100 FPS
medium	324 FPS	81 FPS
high	301 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro 580X

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 580X

The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 7,540 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 257%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
G3D Mark Score	26,919+257%	7,540
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+427%	5.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+106%	1200 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+936%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 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 580X 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 580X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
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 580X has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro 580X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). 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 Pro 580X
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
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+168%	50.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 0.2% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 256.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).