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

✅91.8% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌122.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 90W.

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 90W instead of 200W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅91.8% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 90W instead of 200W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌122.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 90W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌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 W6600M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 91.8% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 11,407 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon PRO W6600M is a 2021 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 2021, 136.0% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 91.8% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 136.0% 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 W6600M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600M 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 W6600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	183 FPS	140 FPS
medium	167 FPS	118 FPS
high	151 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	112 FPS
medium	124 FPS	92 FPS
high	110 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	50 FPS
medium	78 FPS	43 FPS
high	65 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	544 FPS	243 FPS
medium	454 FPS	206 FPS
high	353 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	170 FPS
medium	288 FPS	142 FPS
high	235 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	93 FPS
medium	144 FPS	78 FPS
high	125 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	884 FPS	513 FPS
medium	713 FPS	411 FPS
high	643 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	385 FPS
medium	549 FPS	308 FPS
high	483 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	257 FPS
medium	373 FPS	205 FPS
high	326 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	128 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	751 FPS	262 FPS
medium	612 FPS	231 FPS
high	536 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	199 FPS
medium	500 FPS	176 FPS
high	433 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	117 FPS
medium	324 FPS	99 FPS
high	301 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	60 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon PRO W6600M

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 W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 11,407 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 136%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2034 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600M) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
G3D Mark Score	26,919+136%	11,407
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+229%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+300%	7.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+22%	2034 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+64%	112
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+64%	28

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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 W6600M 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 W6600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600M) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+125%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600M
TDP	200W	90W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+6%	126.7