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

✅+105.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 139.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 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).

Trade-offs

❌66.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 120W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 200W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,113 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.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅+105.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 139.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 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).

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 200W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌66.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 120W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,113 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.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon PRO W6600X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 13,113 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon PRO W6600X is a 2021 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 2021, 105.3% 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 about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 105.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 139.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6600X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600X 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 $699 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 W6600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	183 FPS	167 FPS
medium	167 FPS	148 FPS
high	151 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	140 FPS
medium	124 FPS	113 FPS
high	110 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	84 FPS
medium	78 FPS	71 FPS
high	65 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	50 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	544 FPS	356 FPS
medium	454 FPS	291 FPS
high	353 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	215 FPS
medium	288 FPS	179 FPS
high	235 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	105 FPS
medium	144 FPS	87 FPS
high	125 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	884 FPS	590 FPS
medium	713 FPS	472 FPS
high	643 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	443 FPS
medium	549 FPS	354 FPS
high	483 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	295 FPS
medium	373 FPS	236 FPS
high	326 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	751 FPS	590 FPS
medium	612 FPS	472 FPS
high	536 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	443 FPS
medium	500 FPS	354 FPS
high	433 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	293 FPS
medium	324 FPS	236 FPS
high	301 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon PRO W6600X

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 W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 105.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	26,919+105%	13,113
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+187%	10.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2479 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+44%	128
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+44%	32

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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 W6600X 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 W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 W6600X has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+125%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 50% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	200W	120W-40%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+23%	109.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 14.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 138.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).