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

✅49.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 78.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌96.6% higher power demand at 285W vs 145W.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 145W instead of 285W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 22.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅49.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 78.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 145W instead of 285W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌96.6% higher power demand at 285W vs 145W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 22.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon RX 6800M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 49.2% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 13,295 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 6800M is a 2021 model from an older high-end class with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 2021, 137.5% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 4nm process instead of 7nm. 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 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 49.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 137.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 78.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6800M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 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 RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	188 FPS	175 FPS
medium	171 FPS	155 FPS
high	155 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	144 FPS
medium	125 FPS	117 FPS
high	111 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	87 FPS
medium	79 FPS	73 FPS
high	66 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	664 FPS	421 FPS
medium	539 FPS	353 FPS
high	415 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	272 FPS
medium	400 FPS	227 FPS
high	329 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	127 FPS
medium	211 FPS	109 FPS
high	187 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	921 FPS	598 FPS
medium	742 FPS	479 FPS
high	652 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	449 FPS
medium	578 FPS	359 FPS
high	497 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	299 FPS
medium	403 FPS	239 FPS
high	352 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	879 FPS	598 FPS
medium	731 FPS	479 FPS
high	664 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	449 FPS
medium	585 FPS	359 FPS
high	514 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	299 FPS
medium	408 FPS	239 FPS
high	366 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	150 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 6800M

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 RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 137.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	31,578+138%	13,295
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	7680+200%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+228%	12.24 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+9%	2390 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+1400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+50%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6800M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+31%	384 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 65.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	285W	145W-49%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	285mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+21%	91.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The Radeon RX 6800M costs 25% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 77.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).