GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon TM

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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VS
AMD

Radeon TM

2024Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

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

2023

Why buy it

  • 294.8% more average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (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

  • 1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 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 TM?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 294.8% more FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon TM is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 383.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 294.8% more estimated average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data and 383.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon TM is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon TM make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?
Yes. Radeon TM 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 (15W vs 200W), 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 383.8% higher G3D Mark and 294.8% more estimated average FPS across 12 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
1080p
low183 FPS93 FPS
medium167 FPS78 FPS
high151 FPS65 FPS
ultra131 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS80 FPS
medium124 FPS68 FPS
high110 FPS51 FPS
ultra101 FPS32 FPS
4K
low92 FPS30 FPS
medium78 FPS28 FPS
high65 FPS19 FPS
ultra58 FPS17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
1080p
low544 FPS126 FPS
medium454 FPS88 FPS
high353 FPS63 FPS
ultra299 FPS45 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS90 FPS
medium288 FPS60 FPS
high235 FPS44 FPS
ultra197 FPS32 FPS
4K
low172 FPS38 FPS
medium144 FPS28 FPS
high125 FPS22 FPS
ultra101 FPS15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
1080p
low884 FPS250 FPS
medium713 FPS200 FPS
high643 FPS167 FPS
ultra569 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS188 FPS
medium549 FPS150 FPS
high483 FPS125 FPS
ultra424 FPS94 FPS
4K
low467 FPS125 FPS
medium373 FPS100 FPS
high326 FPS83 FPS
ultra277 FPS60 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
1080p
low751 FPS172 FPS
medium612 FPS135 FPS
high536 FPS112 FPS
ultra497 FPS89 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS118 FPS
medium500 FPS96 FPS
high433 FPS81 FPS
ultra395 FPS64 FPS
4K
low384 FPS71 FPS
medium324 FPS56 FPS
high301 FPS44 FPS
ultra272 FPS33 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon TM

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon TM's 5,564 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 383.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16 (Radeon TM) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score
26,919+384%
5,564
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
5 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
5888+475%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+391%
5.939 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz
2900 MHz+17%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
184+188%
64
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2220%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+188%
16

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon TM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
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 TM has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon TM) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6
370.9+176%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon TM is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon TM
MSRP
$599
Codename
AD104
Strix Point
Release
April 12 2023
July 15 2024
Ranking
#32
#312