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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅2.4% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 192).

Trade-offs

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45.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌16.3% longer card at 285mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 285mm, a 40mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅2.4% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 192).

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 285mm, a 40mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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45.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌16.3% longer card at 285mm vs 245mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 5070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 2.4% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 9.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 240 vs 192 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). 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 4070 Ti is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 5070 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 45.5% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 45.5% more on MSRP for only 2.4% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. Around $549 MSRP, you are saving about $250 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
1080p
low	188 FPS	188 FPS
medium	171 FPS	171 FPS
high	155 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	151 FPS
medium	125 FPS	125 FPS
high	111 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	79 FPS	79 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
1080p
low	664 FPS	615 FPS
medium	539 FPS	514 FPS
high	415 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	406 FPS
medium	400 FPS	325 FPS
high	329 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	223 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	180 FPS
medium	211 FPS	149 FPS
high	187 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	105 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
1080p
low	921 FPS	921 FPS
medium	742 FPS	742 FPS
high	652 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	720 FPS
medium	578 FPS	578 FPS
high	497 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	496 FPS
medium	403 FPS	399 FPS
high	352 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	293 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
1080p
low	879 FPS	799 FPS
medium	731 FPS	663 FPS
high	664 FPS	594 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	532 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	646 FPS
medium	585 FPS	535 FPS
high	514 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	420 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	412 FPS
medium	408 FPS	357 FPS
high	366 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	289 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 9.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) with 240 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	31,578+9%	28,854
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680+25%	6144
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+30%	30.87 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+4%	2512 MHz
ROPs	80	80
TMUs	240+25%	192
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+25%	6 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+25%	48
Tensor Cores	240+25%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	672 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 13.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 285mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	285W	250W-12%
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	285mm	245mm
Height	112mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-3%	72°C
Perf/Watt	110.8	115.4+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549. The GeForce RTX 5070 costs 31.3% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 33.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).