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

✅+108.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 108.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Radeon Pro Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,891 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Pro Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

✅+108.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 108.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,891 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro Vega 64?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 12,891 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro Vega 64 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 2017, 108.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 108.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 108.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro Vega 64 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega 64 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 $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 4070 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
1080p
low	183 FPS	106 FPS
medium	167 FPS	96 FPS
high	151 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	94 FPS
medium	124 FPS	81 FPS
high	110 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	47 FPS
medium	78 FPS	42 FPS
high	65 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
1080p
low	544 FPS	301 FPS
medium	454 FPS	262 FPS
high	353 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	204 FPS
medium	288 FPS	175 FPS
high	235 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	100 FPS
medium	144 FPS	84 FPS
high	125 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
1080p
low	884 FPS	580 FPS
medium	713 FPS	464 FPS
high	643 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	290 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	435 FPS
medium	549 FPS	348 FPS
high	483 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	290 FPS
medium	373 FPS	232 FPS
high	326 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	145 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
1080p
low	751 FPS	258 FPS
medium	612 FPS	213 FPS
high	536 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	196 FPS
medium	500 FPS	162 FPS
high	433 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	118 FPS
medium	324 FPS	105 FPS
high	301 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	70 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro Vega 64

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 64

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64's 12,891 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 108.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	26,919+109%	12,891
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+164%	11.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+83%	1350 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	256+39%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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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 Radeon Pro Vega 64 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 Radeon Pro Vega 64 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro Vega 64
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+161%	51.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 21.5 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 108.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).