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

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅7.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 11.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅21.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 184).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅7.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 11.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅21.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 184).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 50.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 7.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data, 11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 224 vs 184 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, 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 safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is in basically the same MSRP band at $599 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 7.3% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 11.3%. GeForce RTX 4070 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER currently gives you 11.3% higher G3D Mark and 7.3% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 11.3%.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	183 FPS	183 FPS
medium	167 FPS	167 FPS
high	151 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	150 FPS
medium	124 FPS	124 FPS
high	110 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	78 FPS	78 FPS
high	65 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	58 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	544 FPS	574 FPS
medium	454 FPS	477 FPS
high	353 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	317 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	401 FPS
medium	288 FPS	327 FPS
high	235 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	191 FPS
medium	144 FPS	155 FPS
high	125 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	110 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	884 FPS	921 FPS
medium	713 FPS	742 FPS
high	643 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	720 FPS
medium	549 FPS	578 FPS
high	483 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	498 FPS
medium	373 FPS	403 FPS
high	326 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
1080p
low	751 FPS	857 FPS
medium	612 FPS	711 FPS
high	536 FPS	646 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	590 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	695 FPS
medium	500 FPS	576 FPS
high	433 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	455 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	470 FPS
medium	324 FPS	402 FPS
high	301 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	321 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 29,958 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 11.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 56 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) with 184 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	26,919	29,958+11%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	7168+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	35.48 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2475 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	7 MB+21%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	56+22%
Tensor Cores	184	224+22%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6X. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	504 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER's 220W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 245mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
TDP	200W-9%	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	245mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	134.6	136.2+1%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 50.0 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 11.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).