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

✅2.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1448.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $6,000 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 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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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901.7% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅2.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1448.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $6,000 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

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

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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901.7% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro W6900X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 2.0% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 17,413 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro W6900X 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, 54.6% 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 $5,401 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 54.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1448.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W6900X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X 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 $6,000 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 W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	183 FPS	258 FPS
medium	167 FPS	235 FPS
high	151 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	242 FPS
medium	124 FPS	200 FPS
high	110 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	171 FPS
medium	78 FPS	143 FPS
high	65 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	544 FPS	564 FPS
medium	454 FPS	467 FPS
high	353 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	370 FPS
medium	288 FPS	303 FPS
high	235 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	160 FPS
medium	144 FPS	135 FPS
high	125 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	884 FPS	784 FPS
medium	713 FPS	627 FPS
high	643 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	588 FPS
medium	549 FPS	470 FPS
high	483 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	392 FPS
medium	373 FPS	313 FPS
high	326 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	751 FPS	684 FPS
medium	612 FPS	565 FPS
high	536 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	561 FPS
medium	500 FPS	468 FPS
high	433 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	363 FPS
medium	324 FPS	313 FPS
high	301 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro W6900X

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 W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 54.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	26,919+55%	17,413
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+15%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+32%	22.02 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+15%	2150 MHz
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	184	320+74%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	80+74%

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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 W6900X 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 W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 166.7% 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 W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). 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 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	120mm
Slots	3-25%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+132%	58.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 90% less ($5401 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1448.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).