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

✅+68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown 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.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,984 vs 26,919).
❌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 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅+68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown 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.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,984 vs 26,919).
❌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 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 7800M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 68.4% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 68.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 7800M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7800M make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 68.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	183 FPS	215 FPS
medium	167 FPS	196 FPS
high	151 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	180 FPS
medium	124 FPS	147 FPS
high	110 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	94 FPS
medium	78 FPS	78 FPS
high	65 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	544 FPS	452 FPS
medium	454 FPS	384 FPS
high	353 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	344 FPS
medium	288 FPS	286 FPS
high	235 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	169 FPS
medium	144 FPS	141 FPS
high	125 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	884 FPS	719 FPS
medium	713 FPS	575 FPS
high	643 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	539 FPS
medium	549 FPS	432 FPS
high	483 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	360 FPS
medium	373 FPS	288 FPS
high	326 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	751 FPS	687 FPS
medium	612 FPS	575 FPS
high	536 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	525 FPS
medium	500 FPS	432 FPS
high	433 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	360 FPS
medium	324 FPS	288 FPS
high	301 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 7800M

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 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M 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: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 15,984 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 68.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	26,919+68%	15,984
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+6%	2335 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+673%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%

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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 7800M 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 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+17%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7800M
TDP	200W	180W-10%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+52%	88.8