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

✅+111.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 252% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌13.4% longer card at 304mm vs 268mm.

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

2017

Why buy it

✅Measures 268mm instead of 304mm, a 36mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,753 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

2017

Why buy it

✅+111.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 252% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Measures 268mm instead of 304mm, a 36mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌13.4% longer card at 304mm vs 268mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,753 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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66.8% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Vega Frontier Edition?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 12,753 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is a 2017 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 111.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, 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 about $400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 111.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 252%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Vega Frontier Edition still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Vega Frontier Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	183 FPS	140 FPS
medium	167 FPS	130 FPS
high	151 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	125 FPS
medium	124 FPS	107 FPS
high	110 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	57 FPS
medium	78 FPS	50 FPS
high	65 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	544 FPS	331 FPS
medium	454 FPS	285 FPS
high	353 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	215 FPS
medium	288 FPS	185 FPS
high	235 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	99 FPS
medium	144 FPS	83 FPS
high	125 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	884 FPS	524 FPS
medium	713 FPS	450 FPS
high	643 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	413 FPS
medium	549 FPS	344 FPS
high	483 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	258 FPS
medium	373 FPS	215 FPS
high	326 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	135 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	751 FPS	386 FPS
medium	612 FPS	316 FPS
high	536 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	231 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	290 FPS
medium	500 FPS	240 FPS
high	433 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	165 FPS
medium	324 FPS	147 FPS
high	301 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	104 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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 Vega Frontier Edition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 12,753 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 111.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition uses GCN 5.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
G3D Mark Score	26,919+111%	12,753
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+122%	13.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+55%	1600 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	256+39%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
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 Vega Frontier Edition has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 304mm vs 268mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	268mm
Height	137mm	105mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+217%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 40% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.8 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 250.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).