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

✅+129% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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161.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 51.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅+129% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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161.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 51.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 5600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 11,753 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 5600 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2020, 129.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023). 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 about 161.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 129.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $229 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	183 FPS	80 FPS
medium	167 FPS	70 FPS
high	151 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	72 FPS
medium	124 FPS	63 FPS
high	110 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	27 FPS
medium	78 FPS	25 FPS
high	65 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	544 FPS	223 FPS
medium	454 FPS	188 FPS
high	353 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	149 FPS
medium	288 FPS	122 FPS
high	235 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	80 FPS
medium	144 FPS	65 FPS
high	125 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	884 FPS	529 FPS
medium	713 FPS	423 FPS
high	643 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	397 FPS
medium	549 FPS	317 FPS
high	483 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	264 FPS
medium	373 FPS	212 FPS
high	326 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	751 FPS	289 FPS
medium	612 FPS	247 FPS
high	536 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	216 FPS
medium	500 FPS	195 FPS
high	433 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	120 FPS
medium	324 FPS	102 FPS
high	301 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	65 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 5600

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 RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 5600's 11,753 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 129%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score	26,919+129%	11,753
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+400%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+96%	1265 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L2 Cache	36 MB+1100%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 5600 relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 5600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5600 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+75%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+1100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5600's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5600
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+72%	78.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 61.8% less ($370 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 51.3 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 14.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).