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 GTX 780 Ti

2013

Why buy it

✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 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: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅166.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 231.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅166.6% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 231.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 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: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce GTX 780 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 166.6% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 9,469 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 780 Ti is a 2013 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2013, 184.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 3 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 166.6% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 184.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 231.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 780 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 Ti 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 $699 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 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 GTX 780 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	89 FPS	183 FPS
medium	74 FPS	167 FPS
high	59 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	150 FPS
medium	59 FPS	124 FPS
high	43 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	92 FPS
medium	26 FPS	78 FPS
high	19 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	171 FPS	544 FPS
medium	143 FPS	454 FPS
high	113 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	351 FPS
medium	85 FPS	288 FPS
high	65 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	172 FPS
medium	39 FPS	144 FPS
high	34 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	426 FPS	884 FPS
medium	341 FPS	713 FPS
high	284 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	684 FPS
medium	256 FPS	549 FPS
high	213 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	467 FPS
medium	170 FPS	373 FPS
high	142 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	145 FPS	751 FPS
medium	115 FPS	612 FPS
high	96 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	615 FPS
medium	85 FPS	500 FPS
high	71 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	384 FPS
medium	47 FPS	324 FPS
high	37 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 184.3%. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	9,469	26,919+184%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2880	5888+104%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+445%
Boost Clock	928 MHz	2475 MHz+167%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	240+30%	184
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	5.8 MB+2422%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	36 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 780 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	12 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	504 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	36 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	250W	200W-20%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	83°C	80°C-4%
Perf/Watt	37.9	134.6+255%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 14.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 232.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).