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

✅56.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 155.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅56.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 155.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 56.1% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 17,591 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro W5700X 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, 53.0% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. 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?

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 $400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 56.1% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 53.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 155.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5700X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $999 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 W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	183 FPS	198 FPS
medium	167 FPS	182 FPS
high	151 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	183 FPS
medium	124 FPS	153 FPS
high	110 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	115 FPS
medium	78 FPS	96 FPS
high	65 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	544 FPS	254 FPS
medium	454 FPS	213 FPS
high	353 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	164 FPS
medium	288 FPS	139 FPS
high	235 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	81 FPS
medium	144 FPS	69 FPS
high	125 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	884 FPS	778 FPS
medium	713 FPS	624 FPS
high	643 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	594 FPS
medium	549 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	396 FPS
medium	373 FPS	314 FPS
high	326 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	751 FPS	390 FPS
medium	612 FPS	341 FPS
high	536 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	316 FPS
medium	500 FPS	276 FPS
high	433 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	197 FPS
medium	324 FPS	182 FPS
high	301 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro W5700X

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 W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 53%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	26,919+53%	17,591
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+210%	9.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+21%	2040 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 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 W5700X 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 W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 2.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 305mm, occupying 3 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	200W-2%	205W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	305mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3-25%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+57%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 40% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 155.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).