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

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅4.3% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌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.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅4.3% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌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.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6800 XT averages 4.3% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 26,919 vs 24,995 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4070 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (200W vs 300W).

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, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $599 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $599 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (200W vs 300W), and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

Is Radeon RX 6800 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 XT is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $649 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 4070 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 6800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	183 FPS	221 FPS
medium	167 FPS	203 FPS
high	151 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	200 FPS
medium	124 FPS	167 FPS
high	110 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	135 FPS
medium	78 FPS	114 FPS
high	65 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	544 FPS	565 FPS
medium	454 FPS	477 FPS
high	353 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	359 FPS
medium	288 FPS	296 FPS
high	235 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	150 FPS
medium	144 FPS	132 FPS
high	125 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	884 FPS	924 FPS
medium	713 FPS	767 FPS
high	643 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	562 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	714 FPS
medium	549 FPS	587 FPS
high	483 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	498 FPS
medium	373 FPS	412 FPS
high	326 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	751 FPS	663 FPS
medium	612 FPS	552 FPS
high	536 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	553 FPS
medium	500 FPS	466 FPS
high	433 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	355 FPS
medium	324 FPS	309 FPS
high	301 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	252 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 6800 XT

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 6800 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 24,995 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 7.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 72 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
G3D Mark Score	26,919+8%	24,995
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+41%	20.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+10%	2250 MHz
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%

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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 6800 XT 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 6800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
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 6800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — a 1.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	512 GB/s+2%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	120mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+62%	83.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 7.7% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 38.5 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 16.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).