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

✅+118.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,381 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 722.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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276.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅+118.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,381 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 722.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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276.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Tesla T4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla T4 is a 2018 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 118.4% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 $1,381 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,880 MSRP, and you are getting 118.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 722.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla T4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla T4 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,880 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 Benchmark Check

Tesla T4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
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	51 FPS
medium	67 FPS	44 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	Tesla T4
1080p
low	470 FPS	180 FPS
medium	405 FPS	143 FPS
high	327 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	135 FPS
medium	246 FPS	105 FPS
high	213 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	79 FPS
medium	120 FPS	63 FPS
high	105 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
1080p
low	885 FPS	457 FPS
medium	712 FPS	366 FPS
high	619 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	343 FPS
medium	557 FPS	274 FPS
high	473 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	228 FPS
medium	388 FPS	183 FPS
high	330 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
1080p
low	600 FPS	307 FPS
medium	527 FPS	265 FPS
high	433 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	226 FPS
medium	433 FPS	202 FPS
high	339 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	132 FPS
medium	270 FPS	112 FPS
high	238 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Tesla T4

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.

Tesla T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 118.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 184 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	22,172+118%	10,153
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+130%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+149%	8.141 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+8%	1590 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+132%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+15%	40
Tensor Cores	184	320+74%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla T4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 103.4% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 76°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla T4
TDP	220W	70W-68%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-1%	76°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	145.0+44%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 73.5% less ($1381 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.4 (Tesla T4) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 722.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).