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

✅+266.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 266.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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

❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,351 vs 26,919).
❌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 12.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅+266.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 266.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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.

Why buy it

✅Draws 125W instead of 200W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌60% higher power demand at 200W vs 125W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,351 vs 26,919).
❌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 12.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro W5500X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 7,351 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro W5500X is a 2019 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 2019, 266.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 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 266.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 266.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5500X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500X is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. 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 W5500X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	183 FPS	107 FPS
medium	167 FPS	91 FPS
high	151 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	94 FPS
medium	124 FPS	78 FPS
high	110 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	39 FPS
medium	78 FPS	35 FPS
high	65 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	544 FPS	137 FPS
medium	454 FPS	105 FPS
high	353 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	92 FPS
medium	288 FPS	63 FPS
high	235 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	43 FPS
medium	144 FPS	32 FPS
high	125 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	884 FPS	331 FPS
medium	713 FPS	265 FPS
high	643 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	248 FPS
medium	549 FPS	198 FPS
high	483 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	165 FPS
medium	373 FPS	132 FPS
high	326 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	83 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
1080p
low	751 FPS	270 FPS
medium	612 FPS	234 FPS
high	536 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	201 FPS
medium	500 FPS	178 FPS
high	433 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	109 FPS
medium	324 FPS	89 FPS
high	301 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro W5500X

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 W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 7,351 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 266.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	26,919+266%	7,351
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+283%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+440%	5.398 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+41%	1757 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+92%	96
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 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 W5500X 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 W5500X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
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 W5500X has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% 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 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Pro W5500X
TDP	200W	125W-38%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+129%	58.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.3 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 265% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).