GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 46.2% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
  • 20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 10 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 48.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 135W.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 135W instead of 200W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • 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 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 6700M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 46.2% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 13,525 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 6700M is a 2021 model from an older upper-mid-range class with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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, 99.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 10 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 46.2% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 99.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX 6700M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 6700M 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 an unclear 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low183 FPS164 FPS
medium167 FPS146 FPS
high151 FPS127 FPS
ultra131 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS138 FPS
medium124 FPS112 FPS
high110 FPS98 FPS
ultra101 FPS89 FPS
4K
low92 FPS84 FPS
medium78 FPS70 FPS
high65 FPS55 FPS
ultra58 FPS48 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low544 FPS392 FPS
medium454 FPS329 FPS
high353 FPS269 FPS
ultra299 FPS223 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS255 FPS
medium288 FPS213 FPS
high235 FPS177 FPS
ultra197 FPS144 FPS
4K
low172 FPS120 FPS
medium144 FPS103 FPS
high125 FPS83 FPS
ultra101 FPS63 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low884 FPS609 FPS
medium713 FPS487 FPS
high643 FPS406 FPS
ultra569 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS456 FPS
medium549 FPS365 FPS
high483 FPS304 FPS
ultra424 FPS228 FPS
4K
low467 FPS304 FPS
medium373 FPS243 FPS
high326 FPS203 FPS
ultra277 FPS152 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low751 FPS609 FPS
medium612 FPS487 FPS
high536 FPS406 FPS
ultra497 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS456 FPS
medium500 FPS365 FPS
high433 FPS304 FPS
ultra395 FPS228 FPS
4K
low384 FPS291 FPS
medium324 FPS243 FPS
high301 FPS203 FPS
ultra272 FPS152 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 99%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score
26,919+99%
13,525
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+156%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+164%
11.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+3%
2400 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+28%
144
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1060%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1100%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+28%
36

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6700M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 6700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR 3
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 6700M has 10 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 57.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+20%
10 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s+57%
320 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+20%
160-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+1100%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). 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 (Radeon RX 6700M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 135W — a 38.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
TDP
200W
135W-33%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
304mm
0mm
Height
137mm
0mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+34%
100.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon RX 6700M
MSRP
$599
Codename
AD104
Navi 22
Release
April 12 2023
May 31 2021
Ranking
#32
#183