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

✅+57.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $6,701 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1380.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $7,500 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.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,023 vs 31,578).
❌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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838.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅+57.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $6,701 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1380.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $7,500 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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,023 vs 31,578).
❌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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838.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than L40S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 57.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, 57.7% more raw performance headroom, 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, and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $6,701 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $7,500 MSRP, and you are getting 57.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1380.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is L40S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. L40S is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $7,500 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

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	188 FPS	287 FPS
medium	171 FPS	256 FPS
high	155 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	256 FPS
medium	125 FPS	214 FPS
high	111 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	117 FPS
medium	79 FPS	98 FPS
high	66 FPS	68 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	L40S
1080p
low	664 FPS	784 FPS
medium	539 FPS	629 FPS
high	415 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	646 FPS
medium	400 FPS	528 FPS
high	329 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	338 FPS
medium	211 FPS	273 FPS
high	187 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	921 FPS	901 FPS
medium	742 FPS	721 FPS
high	652 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	676 FPS
medium	578 FPS	541 FPS
high	497 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	451 FPS
medium	403 FPS	360 FPS
high	352 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	879 FPS	483 FPS
medium	731 FPS	422 FPS
high	664 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	345 FPS
medium	585 FPS	312 FPS
high	514 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	224 FPS
medium	408 FPS	193 FPS
high	366 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the L40S's 20,023 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 57.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 142 (L40S) with 240 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
G3D Mark Score	31,578+58%	20,023
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680	18176+137%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+129%
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+4%	2520 MHz
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	240	568+137%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	17.8 MB+137%
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB
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 L40S 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 L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
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 L40S has 48 GB. The L40S 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 (L40S) — a 90.5% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
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	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
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 (L40S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the L40S's 300W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	L40S
TDP	285W-5%	300W
Recommended PSU	700W-13%	800W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+66%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 89.3% less ($6701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1363% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).