GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 6500

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Radeon RX 6500

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+253.7%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon RX 6500

4 GB 75

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

About G3D Mark

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

✅290.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 17.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌76.7% longer card at 304mm vs 172mm.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 304mm, a 132mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 38.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅290.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 17.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 172mm instead of 304mm, a 132mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌76.7% longer card at 304mm vs 172mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 38.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 290.2% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 0, 253.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 201.0% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 290.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 253.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 17.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 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 $199 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 RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	183 FPS	78 FPS
medium	167 FPS	68 FPS
high	151 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	71 FPS
medium	124 FPS	60 FPS
high	110 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	25 FPS
medium	78 FPS	24 FPS
high	65 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	544 FPS	106 FPS
medium	454 FPS	73 FPS
high	353 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	72 FPS
medium	288 FPS	44 FPS
high	235 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	34 FPS
medium	144 FPS	23 FPS
high	125 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	884 FPS	299 FPS
medium	713 FPS	258 FPS
high	643 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	221 FPS
medium	549 FPS	198 FPS
high	483 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	135 FPS
medium	373 FPS	117 FPS
high	326 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	751 FPS	131 FPS
medium	612 FPS	107 FPS
high	536 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	99 FPS
medium	500 FPS	82 FPS
high	433 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	58 FPS
medium	324 FPS	47 FPS
high	301 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	29 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 6500

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 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 6500's 7,610 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 253.7%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	26,919+254%	7,610

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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 6500 relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6500 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+250%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). 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 RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	None
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 RX 6500's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 172mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	304mm	172mm
Height	137mm	112mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+33%	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 66.8% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 17.5% better value.