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

✅221.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌235.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 85W.

Radeon Pro 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 285W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌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 0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon Pro 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅221.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 85W instead of 285W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌235.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 85W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌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 0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon Pro 5500M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 221.1% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 6,730 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 5500M is a 2019 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 369.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $799 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 221.1% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 369.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5500M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5500M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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

Radeon Pro 5500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	188 FPS	101 FPS
medium	171 FPS	87 FPS
high	155 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	90 FPS
medium	125 FPS	76 FPS
high	111 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	37 FPS
medium	79 FPS	34 FPS
high	66 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	664 FPS	119 FPS
medium	539 FPS	87 FPS
high	415 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	81 FPS
medium	400 FPS	51 FPS
high	329 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	39 FPS
medium	211 FPS	28 FPS
high	187 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	921 FPS	303 FPS
medium	742 FPS	242 FPS
high	652 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	227 FPS
medium	578 FPS	182 FPS
high	497 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	151 FPS
medium	403 FPS	121 FPS
high	352 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	76 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
1080p
low	879 FPS	216 FPS
medium	731 FPS	187 FPS
high	664 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	167 FPS
medium	585 FPS	147 FPS
high	514 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	91 FPS
medium	408 FPS	74 FPS
high	366 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon Pro 5500M

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 Pro 5500M

The Radeon Pro 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,730 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon Pro 5500M's 6,730 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 369.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500M). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500M). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
G3D Mark Score	31,578+369%	6,730
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	7680+400%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+800%	4.454 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+80%	1450 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	240+150%	96
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 Radeon Pro 5500M 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 Pro 5500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
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 Pro 5500M 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 (Radeon Pro 5500M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
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 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5500M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5500M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon Pro 5500M's 85W — a 108.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 5500M
TDP	285W	85W-70%
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85
Perf/Watt	110.8+40%	79.2