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

✅+250.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 338.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 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).

Trade-offs

❌280% higher power demand at 285W vs 75W.
❌69.6% longer card at 285mm vs 168mm.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 285W, a 210W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 285mm, a 117mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,004 vs 31,578).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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25.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅+250.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 338.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,000 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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 285W, a 210W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 285mm, a 117mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌280% higher power demand at 285W vs 75W.
❌69.6% longer card at 285mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,004 vs 31,578).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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25.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Tesla P4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 9,004 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Tesla P4 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 2016, 250.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and 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. 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 $201 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 250.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 338.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla P4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla P4 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 $1,000 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

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
1080p
low	188 FPS	103 FPS
medium	171 FPS	89 FPS
high	155 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	90 FPS
medium	125 FPS	79 FPS
high	111 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	28 FPS
medium	79 FPS	27 FPS
high	66 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
1080p
low	664 FPS	219 FPS
medium	539 FPS	177 FPS
high	415 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	159 FPS
medium	400 FPS	128 FPS
high	329 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	92 FPS
medium	211 FPS	73 FPS
high	187 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
1080p
low	921 FPS	405 FPS
medium	742 FPS	324 FPS
high	652 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	304 FPS
medium	578 FPS	243 FPS
high	497 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	203 FPS
medium	403 FPS	162 FPS
high	352 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
1080p
low	879 FPS	193 FPS
medium	731 FPS	159 FPS
high	664 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	134 FPS
medium	585 FPS	114 FPS
high	514 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	80 FPS
medium	408 FPS	64 FPS
high	366 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	38 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Tesla P4

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.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Tesla P4's 9,004 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 250.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	31,578+251%	9,004
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	7680+200%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+603%	5.704 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+134%	1114 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+698%	0.94 MB
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 Tesla P4 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 Tesla P4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
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 Tesla P4 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 116.7% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla P4
TDP	285W	75W-74%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	168mm
Height	112mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	110.8	120.1+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 20.1% less ($201 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 338.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).