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

✅254.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 62% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌418.2% higher power demand at 285W vs 55W.

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $399 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 285W, a 230W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.4 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅254.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 62% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $399 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 285W, a 230W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌418.2% higher power demand at 285W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.4 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon 8040S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 254.1% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 9,756 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8040S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 223.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 99.8% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 254.1% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 223.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62%. Radeon 8040S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 285W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 8040S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. Radeon 8040S 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 (55W vs 285W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently gives you 223.7% higher G3D Mark and 254.1% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62%.

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

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	188 FPS	100 FPS
medium	171 FPS	90 FPS
high	155 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	91 FPS
medium	125 FPS	78 FPS
high	111 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	45 FPS
medium	79 FPS	41 FPS
high	66 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	664 FPS	135 FPS
medium	539 FPS	101 FPS
high	415 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	88 FPS
medium	400 FPS	59 FPS
high	329 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	40 FPS
medium	211 FPS	29 FPS
high	187 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	921 FPS	320 FPS
medium	742 FPS	274 FPS
high	652 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	235 FPS
medium	578 FPS	208 FPS
high	497 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	140 FPS
medium	403 FPS	122 FPS
high	352 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	879 FPS	242 FPS
medium	731 FPS	179 FPS
high	664 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	186 FPS
medium	585 FPS	140 FPS
high	514 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	90 FPS
medium	408 FPS	68 FPS
high	366 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	46 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon 8040S

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.

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon 8040S's 9,756 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 223.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on a 4 nm process. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	31,578+224%	9,756
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	7680+650%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+599%	5.734 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz	2800 MHz+7%
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	240+275%	64
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+275%	16

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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 Radeon 8040S 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 Radeon 8040S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 135.3% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon 8040S
TDP	285W	55W-81%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8	177.4+60%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400. The Radeon 8040S costs 49.9% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 61.9% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).