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

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 39.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 264), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅25.5% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅43.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (264 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 39.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅25.5% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅43.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (264 vs 184).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 264), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 25.5% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data, 18.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, 264 vs 184 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. 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 is easier to justify on price alone at $599 MSRP, but GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is still the stronger gaming card overall. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is about 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 25.5% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 18.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 4070 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 lower power draw (200W vs 285W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER currently gives you 18.2% higher G3D Mark and 25.5% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Ti SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	183 FPS	228 FPS
medium	167 FPS	213 FPS
high	151 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	202 FPS
medium	124 FPS	170 FPS
high	110 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	137 FPS
medium	78 FPS	115 FPS
high	65 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	544 FPS	719 FPS
medium	454 FPS	580 FPS
high	353 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	529 FPS
medium	288 FPS	430 FPS
high	235 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	255 FPS
medium	144 FPS	214 FPS
high	125 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	163 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	884 FPS	933 FPS
medium	713 FPS	752 FPS
high	643 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	576 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	722 FPS
medium	549 FPS	581 FPS
high	483 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	430 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	500 FPS
medium	373 FPS	407 FPS
high	326 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	299 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
1080p
low	751 FPS	885 FPS
medium	612 FPS	749 FPS
high	536 FPS	674 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	609 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	706 FPS
medium	500 FPS	587 FPS
high	433 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	462 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	477 FPS
medium	324 FPS	408 FPS
high	301 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	324 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 Ti 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 Ti SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2340 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 8448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 66 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,828 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 31,828 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER leads by 18.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8,448 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 44.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 66 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) with 184 Tensor cores vs 264.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
G3D Mark Score	26,919	31,828+18%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	8448+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	44.1 TFLOPS+51%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2610 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	264+43%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	8.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	66+43%
Tensor Cores	184	264+43%

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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 Ti 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)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	672 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
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 Ti 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 Ti 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 (Dual) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 8th gen (Dual)
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 Ti SUPER's 285W — a 35.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 310mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
TDP	200W-30%	285W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	310mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	72°C-10%
Perf/Watt	134.6+21%	111.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER launched at $799. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 25% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 39.8 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 12.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).