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

✅106.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 157.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 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 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌58.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 285W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅106.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 157.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 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 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 285W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌58.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 180W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 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 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 106.3% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 312.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 60.1% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 106.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 312.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 157.5%. Radeon RX 780 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (180W vs 285W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (180W vs 285W), and staying closer to $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently gives you 312.4% higher G3D Mark and 106.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 157.5%.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	188 FPS	125 FPS
medium	171 FPS	114 FPS
high	155 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	108 FPS
medium	125 FPS	92 FPS
high	111 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	59 FPS
medium	79 FPS	51 FPS
high	66 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	664 FPS	345 FPS
medium	539 FPS	276 FPS
high	415 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	258 FPS
medium	400 FPS	207 FPS
high	329 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	160 FPS
medium	211 FPS	135 FPS
high	187 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	921 FPS	345 FPS
medium	742 FPS	276 FPS
high	652 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	258 FPS
medium	578 FPS	207 FPS
high	497 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	172 FPS
medium	403 FPS	138 FPS
high	352 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	879 FPS	323 FPS
medium	731 FPS	260 FPS
high	664 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	243 FPS
medium	585 FPS	203 FPS
high	514 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	144 FPS
medium	408 FPS	126 FPS
high	366 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	85 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 780

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.

Radeon RX 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 312.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	31,578+312%	7,658
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680+100%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+12%	35.87 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+12%	2335 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	240	240
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+900%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60	60

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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 780 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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
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 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
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 RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 45.2% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 780
TDP	285W	180W-37%
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+161%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. The Radeon RX 780 costs 37.5% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 158.2% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).