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 2070 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅46.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 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 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅46.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 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 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 46.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 18,157 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2020, 48.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 46.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 48.3% 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 GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile 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 an unclear 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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	129 FPS	183 FPS
medium	111 FPS	167 FPS
high	95 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	150 FPS
medium	86 FPS	124 FPS
high	67 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	92 FPS
medium	40 FPS	78 FPS
high	28 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	271 FPS	544 FPS
medium	231 FPS	454 FPS
high	200 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	351 FPS
medium	175 FPS	288 FPS
high	149 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	172 FPS
medium	104 FPS	144 FPS
high	85 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	743 FPS	884 FPS
medium	614 FPS	713 FPS
high	545 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	684 FPS
medium	485 FPS	549 FPS
high	409 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	467 FPS
medium	313 FPS	373 FPS
high	255 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	262 FPS	751 FPS
medium	227 FPS	612 FPS
high	184 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	615 FPS
medium	178 FPS	500 FPS
high	140 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	384 FPS
medium	98 FPS	324 FPS
high	78 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile and GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 points.

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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 48.3%. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	18,157	26,919+48%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+313%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	2475 MHz+79%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	5.8 MB+132%
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores	40	46+15%
Tensor Cores	320+74%	184

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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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile 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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	504 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	115W-43%	200W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	304mm
Height	0mm	137mm
Slots	0-100%	3
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	157.9+17%	134.6