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 GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅122.3% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅122.3% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 122.3% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 10,465 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is a 2025 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 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 116.4% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 122.3% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 116.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) 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 (50W vs 160W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Ti currently gives you 116.4% higher G3D Mark and 122.3% more estimated average FPS across 48 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	133 FPS	177 FPS
medium	115 FPS	162 FPS
high	101 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	143 FPS
medium	95 FPS	118 FPS
high	80 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	93 FPS
medium	58 FPS	79 FPS
high	41 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	121 FPS	425 FPS
medium	92 FPS	359 FPS
high	70 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	270 FPS
medium	44 FPS	229 FPS
high	33 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	117 FPS
medium	17 FPS	95 FPS
high	14 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	471 FPS	855 FPS
medium	377 FPS	693 FPS
high	314 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	660 FPS
medium	283 FPS	527 FPS
high	235 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	447 FPS
medium	188 FPS	355 FPS
high	157 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	417 FPS	775 FPS
medium	338 FPS	639 FPS
high	285 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	613 FPS
medium	270 FPS	503 FPS
high	208 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	375 FPS
medium	124 FPS	322 FPS
high	109 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	255 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 116.4%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	10,465	22,651+116%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4608+6%	4352
Boost Clock	2520 MHz	2535 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12	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 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	209.3+48%	141.6