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

✅Costs $30,201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3658.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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3779.8% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3658.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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3779.8% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is L40 better than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 31,578 vs 32,601 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer L40 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 2022 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 4070 Ti can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $799 MSRP. L40 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. L40 is about 3779.8% more expensive on MSRP at $31,000 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 Ti make more sense than L40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of L40. The trade-off is that L40 currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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

L40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
1080p
low	188 FPS	281 FPS
medium	171 FPS	252 FPS
high	155 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	251 FPS
medium	125 FPS	211 FPS
high	111 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	116 FPS
medium	79 FPS	97 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open L40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
1080p
low	664 FPS	525 FPS
medium	539 FPS	407 FPS
high	415 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	440 FPS
medium	400 FPS	351 FPS
high	329 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	233 FPS
medium	211 FPS	183 FPS
high	187 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	134 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open L40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
1080p
low	921 FPS	999 FPS
medium	742 FPS	999 FPS
high	652 FPS	978 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	734 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	970 FPS
medium	578 FPS	880 FPS
high	497 FPS	734 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	569 FPS
medium	403 FPS	493 FPS
high	352 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	367 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open L40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
1080p
low	879 FPS	492 FPS
medium	731 FPS	430 FPS
high	664 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	346 FPS
medium	585 FPS	311 FPS
high	514 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	229 FPS
medium	408 FPS	197 FPS
high	366 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	119 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open L40

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and L40

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.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 and the L40 reaches 32,601 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 4 nm process. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 142 (L40) with 240 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
G3D Mark Score	31,578	32,601+3%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	7680	18176+137%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+126%
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+5%	2490 MHz
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	240	568+137%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	17.8 MB+137%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	142+137%
Tensor Cores	240	568+137%

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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 L40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 90.5% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	48 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	960 GB/s+90%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the L40's 300W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40
TDP	285W-5%	300W
Recommended PSU	700W-7%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+2%	108.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the L40 launched at $31000. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 97.4% less ($30201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 3490.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).