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 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+87.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 276.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌57.1% higher power demand at 220W vs 140W.

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Draws 140W instead of 220W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅+87.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 276.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Draws 140W instead of 220W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌57.1% higher power demand at 220W vs 140W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than RTX A4000H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 11,815 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A4000H is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 87.7% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 87.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 276.1%. RTX A4000H is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (140W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A4000H make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. RTX A4000H 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 (140W vs 220W), and staying closer to $1,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 87.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 276.1%.

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 3070 Benchmark Check

RTX A4000H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	158 FPS	165 FPS
medium	140 FPS	144 FPS
high	123 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	132 FPS
medium	109 FPS	110 FPS
high	96 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	52 FPS
medium	67 FPS	45 FPS
high	52 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	470 FPS	271 FPS
medium	405 FPS	226 FPS
high	327 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	191 FPS
medium	246 FPS	152 FPS
high	213 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	95 FPS
medium	120 FPS	76 FPS
high	105 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	885 FPS	532 FPS
medium	712 FPS	425 FPS
high	619 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	399 FPS
medium	557 FPS	319 FPS
high	473 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	266 FPS
medium	388 FPS	213 FPS
high	330 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	600 FPS	350 FPS
medium	527 FPS	306 FPS
high	433 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	261 FPS
medium	433 FPS	235 FPS
high	339 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	156 FPS
medium	270 FPS	134 FPS
high	238 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	85 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX A4000H

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

RTX A4000H

The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A4000H's 11,815 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 87.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score	22,172+88%	11,815
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+6%	19.17 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+11%	1560 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000H supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs None (RTX A4000H).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	None
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	None

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 44.4% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4000H
TDP	220W	140W-36%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+19%	84.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 50.1% less ($501 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.8 (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 276.3% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).