GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

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VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6700

2021Core: 1941 MHzBoost: 2450 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 42.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
  • 20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 10 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 110.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
  • 62.9% higher power demand at 285W vs 175W.

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $420 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Delivers 26.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Draws 175W instead of 285W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 10 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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon RX 6700?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 42.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 66.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 12 GB vs 10 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 66.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 10 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 Ti is about 110.8% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 42.8% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 66.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700 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 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon RX 6700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $379 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
1080p
low188 FPS168 FPS
medium171 FPS150 FPS
high155 FPS132 FPS
ultra135 FPS111 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS140 FPS
medium125 FPS113 FPS
high111 FPS101 FPS
ultra102 FPS91 FPS
4K
low92 FPS86 FPS
medium79 FPS73 FPS
high66 FPS59 FPS
ultra59 FPS51 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
1080p
low664 FPS432 FPS
medium539 FPS357 FPS
high415 FPS286 FPS
ultra366 FPS238 FPS
1440p
low496 FPS271 FPS
medium400 FPS223 FPS
high329 FPS185 FPS
ultra269 FPS151 FPS
4K
low250 FPS126 FPS
medium211 FPS107 FPS
high187 FPS87 FPS
ultra159 FPS66 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
1080p
low921 FPS844 FPS
medium742 FPS681 FPS
high652 FPS568 FPS
ultra569 FPS426 FPS
1440p
low720 FPS639 FPS
medium578 FPS511 FPS
high497 FPS426 FPS
ultra427 FPS319 FPS
4K
low498 FPS426 FPS
medium403 FPS341 FPS
high352 FPS284 FPS
ultra296 FPS213 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
1080p
low879 FPS679 FPS
medium731 FPS564 FPS
high664 FPS474 FPS
ultra600 FPS402 FPS
1440p
low706 FPS528 FPS
medium585 FPS440 FPS
high514 FPS358 FPS
ultra460 FPS301 FPS
4K
low477 FPS313 FPS
medium408 FPS277 FPS
high366 FPS250 FPS
ultra324 FPS206 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 6700

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 66.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 240 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score
31,578+67%
18,920
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
4 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
7680+233%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
40.09 TFLOPS+255%
11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2610 MHz+7%
2450 MHz
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
240+67%
144
L1 Cache
7.5 MB+1400%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
48 MB+1500%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
60+67%
36

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6700 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 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
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 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 57.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+20%
10 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s+57%
320 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+20%
160-bit
L2 Cache
48 MB+1500%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
Encoder
NVENC (8th Gen)
VCE
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
UVD
Codecs
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 47.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
TDP
285W
175W-39%
Recommended PSU
700W
550W-21%
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
285mm
267mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
110.8+2%
108.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 6700 costs 52.6% less ($420 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 26.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 TiRadeon RX 6700
MSRP
$799
$379-53%
Performance per Dollar
39.5
49.9+26%
Codename
AD104
Navi 22
Release
January 3 2023
June 9 2021
Ranking
#11
#90