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

✅100.1% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $900 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 671.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,499 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R9 295X2

2014

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon R9 295X2

2014

Why buy it

✅100.1% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $900 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 671.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,499 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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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150.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon R9 295X2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 100.1% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 8,734 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R9 295X2 is a 2014 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 2014, 208.2% 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 about $900 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,499 MSRP, and you are getting 100.1% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 208.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 671.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R9 295X2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 295X2 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 $1,499 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 R9 295X2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	183 FPS	105 FPS
medium	167 FPS	89 FPS
high	151 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	89 FPS
medium	124 FPS	75 FPS
high	110 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	36 FPS
medium	78 FPS	32 FPS
high	65 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	544 FPS	193 FPS
medium	454 FPS	169 FPS
high	353 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	137 FPS
medium	288 FPS	111 FPS
high	235 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	63 FPS
medium	144 FPS	53 FPS
high	125 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	884 FPS	393 FPS
medium	713 FPS	314 FPS
high	643 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	295 FPS
medium	549 FPS	236 FPS
high	483 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	197 FPS
medium	373 FPS	157 FPS
high	326 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	98 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
1080p
low	751 FPS	240 FPS
medium	612 FPS	207 FPS
high	536 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	179 FPS
medium	500 FPS	155 FPS
high	433 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	103 FPS
medium	324 FPS	82 FPS
high	301 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon R9 295X2

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 R9 295X2

The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 8,734 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 208.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 295X2 uses GCN 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1018 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
G3D Mark Score	26,919+208%	8,734
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+109%	2816 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+408%	5.733 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+143%	1018 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	184+5%	176 ×2
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+741%	0.69 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 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 R9 295X2 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 R9 295X2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
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 R9 295X2 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 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) — a 535.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Bus width: 192-bit vs 512-bit x2. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+57%	320 GB/s x2
Bus Width	192-bit	512-bit x2+167%
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 500W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 307mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 295X2
TDP	200W-60%	500W
Recommended PSU	650W-35%	1000W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	307mm
Height	137mm	114mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	134.6+669%	17.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 60% less ($900 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.8 (Radeon R9 295X2) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 674.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).