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

✅+150.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,500 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1873.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌26.7% higher power demand at 285W vs 225W.

GRID RTX6000-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 285W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,617 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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688.4% HIGHER MSRP
$6,299 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

GRID RTX6000-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅+150.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,500 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1873.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 285W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌26.7% higher power demand at 285W vs 225W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,617 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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688.4% HIGHER MSRP
$6,299 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GRID RTX6000-1Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 12,617 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GRID RTX6000-1Q is a 2015 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 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 150.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 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 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $5,500 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $6,299 MSRP, and you are getting 150.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1873.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GRID RTX6000-1Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID RTX6000-1Q 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 $6,299 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-1Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	188 FPS	137 FPS
medium	171 FPS	116 FPS
high	155 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	115 FPS
medium	125 FPS	97 FPS
high	111 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	40 FPS
medium	79 FPS	36 FPS
high	66 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	664 FPS	165 FPS
medium	539 FPS	134 FPS
high	415 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	119 FPS
medium	400 FPS	95 FPS
high	329 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	68 FPS
medium	211 FPS	54 FPS
high	187 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	33 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	921 FPS	568 FPS
medium	742 FPS	454 FPS
high	652 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	426 FPS
medium	578 FPS	341 FPS
high	497 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	213 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	284 FPS
medium	403 FPS	227 FPS
high	352 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	142 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	879 FPS	274 FPS
medium	731 FPS	235 FPS
high	664 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	210 FPS
medium	585 FPS	184 FPS
high	514 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	114 FPS
medium	408 FPS	90 FPS
high	366 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	57 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GRID RTX6000-1Q

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.

GRID RTX6000-1Q

The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 12,617 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 150.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID RTX6000-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
G3D Mark Score	31,578+150%	12,617
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	7680+275%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+731%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+122%	1178 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+900%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 GRID RTX6000-1Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GRID RTX6000-1Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 225W — a 23.5% difference. The GRID RTX6000-1Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
TDP	285W	225W-21%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+98%	56.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 87.3% less ($5500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2.0 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1875% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).