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 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 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 38.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅7.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 15.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅7.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 15.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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 13 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 38.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 7.1% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data, 15.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2021, 15.6% 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 in basically the same MSRP band at $599 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 7.1% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 15.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 15.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 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 3070 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	160 FPS	183 FPS
medium	143 FPS	167 FPS
high	125 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	150 FPS
medium	110 FPS	124 FPS
high	96 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	92 FPS
medium	69 FPS	78 FPS
high	55 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	495 FPS	544 FPS
medium	424 FPS	454 FPS
high	351 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	300 FPS	351 FPS
medium	249 FPS	288 FPS
high	220 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	172 FPS
medium	118 FPS	144 FPS
high	103 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	101 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	880 FPS	884 FPS
medium	709 FPS	713 FPS
high	616 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	684 FPS
medium	558 FPS	549 FPS
high	474 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	467 FPS
medium	388 FPS	373 FPS
high	331 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	595 FPS	751 FPS
medium	520 FPS	612 FPS
high	428 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	486 FPS	615 FPS
medium	429 FPS	500 FPS
high	336 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	290 FPS	384 FPS
medium	267 FPS	324 FPS
high	236 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	272 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

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 3070 Ti scores 23,295 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 15.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 192 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	23,295	26,919+16%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	6144+4%	5888
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2475 MHz+40%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+4%	184
L1 Cache	6 MB+3%	5.8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores	48+4%	46
Tensor Cores	192+4%	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 3070 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 RTX 3070 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	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 3070 Ti 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: 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 20.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	608 GB/s+21%	504 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 36.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	290W	200W-31%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	78°C-3%	80°C
Perf/Watt	80.3	134.6+68%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 15.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).