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

✅+34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $6,901 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1583.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,023 vs 26,919).
❌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.
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1152.1% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅+34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $6,901 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1583.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,023 vs 26,919).
❌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.
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1152.1% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than L40S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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, 34.4% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 about $6,901 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $7,500 MSRP, and you are getting 34.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1583.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is L40S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. L40S 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 $7,500 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 4070 Benchmark Check

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
1080p
low	183 FPS	287 FPS
medium	167 FPS	256 FPS
high	151 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	256 FPS
medium	124 FPS	214 FPS
high	110 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	117 FPS
medium	78 FPS	98 FPS
high	65 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
1080p
low	544 FPS	784 FPS
medium	454 FPS	629 FPS
high	353 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	646 FPS
medium	288 FPS	528 FPS
high	235 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	338 FPS
medium	144 FPS	273 FPS
high	125 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	201 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open L40S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
1080p
low	884 FPS	901 FPS
medium	713 FPS	721 FPS
high	643 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	676 FPS
medium	549 FPS	541 FPS
high	483 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	451 FPS
medium	373 FPS	360 FPS
high	326 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
1080p
low	751 FPS	483 FPS
medium	612 FPS	422 FPS
high	536 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	345 FPS
medium	500 FPS	312 FPS
high	433 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	224 FPS
medium	324 FPS	193 FPS
high	301 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the L40S's 20,023 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 34.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 142 (L40S) with 184 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
G3D Mark Score	26,919+34%	20,023
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	18176+209%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+214%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2520 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	192+200%
TMUs	184	568+209%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	17.8 MB+207%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	142+209%
Tensor Cores	184	568+209%

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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 L40S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 90.5% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	48 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	960 GB/s+90%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 (L40S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the L40S's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	L40S
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-19%	800W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+102%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 92% less ($6901 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1563% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).