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

✅133.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 578.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,499 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R9 295X2

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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87.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon R9 295X2

2014

Why buy it

✅133.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 578.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,499 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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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87.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon R9 295X2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 133.8% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 8,734 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R9 295X2 is a 2014 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 2014, 261.6% 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 about $700 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $1,499 MSRP, and you are getting 133.8% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 261.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 578.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R9 295X2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 295X2 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 $1,499 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 R9 295X2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	188 FPS	105 FPS
medium	171 FPS	89 FPS
high	155 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	89 FPS
medium	125 FPS	75 FPS
high	111 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	36 FPS
medium	79 FPS	32 FPS
high	66 FPS	20 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 R9 295X2
1080p
low	664 FPS	193 FPS
medium	539 FPS	169 FPS
high	415 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	137 FPS
medium	400 FPS	111 FPS
high	329 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	63 FPS
medium	211 FPS	53 FPS
high	187 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	921 FPS	393 FPS
medium	742 FPS	314 FPS
high	652 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	295 FPS
medium	578 FPS	236 FPS
high	497 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	197 FPS
medium	403 FPS	157 FPS
high	352 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	98 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	879 FPS	240 FPS
medium	731 FPS	207 FPS
high	664 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	179 FPS
medium	585 FPS	155 FPS
high	514 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	103 FPS
medium	408 FPS	82 FPS
high	366 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon R9 295X2

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 R9 295X2

The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 8,734 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 261.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 295X2 uses GCN 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1018 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
G3D Mark Score	31,578+262%	8,734
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	7680+173%	2816 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+599%	5.733 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+156%	1018 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64 ×2
TMUs	240+36%	176 ×2
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+987%	0.69 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+4700%	1 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 R9 295X2 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 R9 295X2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
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 R9 295X2 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) — a 535.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit x2. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+57%	320 GB/s x2
Bus Width	192-bit	512-bit x2+167%
L2 Cache	48 MB+4700%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 500W — a 54.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 307mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon R9 295X2
TDP	285W-43%	500W
Recommended PSU	700W-30%	1000W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	285mm	307mm
Height	112mm	114mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	110.8+533%	17.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 46.7% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5.8 (Radeon R9 295X2) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 581% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).