GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4070

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

2022Core: 915 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz

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RTX 4070
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 140W instead of 200W, a 60W 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

  • 26.1% 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

  • 42.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 140W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 26.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 52.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, 184 vs 176 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, 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 2022, 52.8% 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 26.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 52.8% 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 3070 Ti Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low130 FPS183 FPS
medium112 FPS167 FPS
high93 FPS151 FPS
ultra64 FPS131 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS150 FPS
medium87 FPS124 FPS
high66 FPS110 FPS
ultra46 FPS101 FPS
4K
low47 FPS92 FPS
medium41 FPS78 FPS
high29 FPS65 FPS
ultra24 FPS58 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low364 FPS544 FPS
medium318 FPS454 FPS
high264 FPS353 FPS
ultra224 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low261 FPS351 FPS
medium218 FPS288 FPS
high186 FPS235 FPS
ultra151 FPS197 FPS
4K
low129 FPS172 FPS
medium111 FPS144 FPS
high95 FPS125 FPS
ultra72 FPS101 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low793 FPS884 FPS
medium634 FPS713 FPS
high529 FPS643 FPS
ultra396 FPS569 FPS
1440p
low595 FPS684 FPS
medium476 FPS549 FPS
high396 FPS483 FPS
ultra297 FPS424 FPS
4K
low396 FPS467 FPS
medium317 FPS373 FPS
high264 FPS326 FPS
ultra198 FPS277 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low281 FPS751 FPS
medium245 FPS612 FPS
high201 FPS536 FPS
ultra173 FPS497 FPS
1440p
low215 FPS615 FPS
medium192 FPS500 FPS
high158 FPS433 FPS
ultra133 FPS395 FPS
4K
low131 FPS384 FPS
medium112 FPS324 FPS
high90 FPS301 FPS
ultra72 FPS272 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 5632 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 44 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile scores 17,621 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 52.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 44 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 176 Tensor cores vs 184.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score
17,621
26,919+53%
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
5632
5888+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.88 TFLOPS
29.15 TFLOPS+84%
Boost Clock
1410 MHz
2475 MHz+76%
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
176
184+5%
L1 Cache
5.5 MB
5.8 MB+5%
L2 Cache
4 MB
36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores
44
46+5%
Tensor Cores
176
184+5%

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 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 3070 Ti Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce 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 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 3070 Ti 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 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce 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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
DirectX
12.2
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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
TDP
140W-30%
200W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
304mm
Height
0mm
137mm
Slots
0-100%
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
125.9
134.6+7%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 4070
MSRP
$599
Codename
GA104
AD104
Release
January 4 2022
April 12 2023
Ranking
#100
#32