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

✅+21.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,146 vs 26,919).
❌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.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅+21.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,146 vs 26,919).
❌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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 7700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 21.6% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7700 is easier to justify on price alone at $449 MSRP, but GeForce RTX 4070 is still the stronger gaming card overall. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 21.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the better experience; go with Radeon RX 7700 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

Is Radeon RX 7700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $449 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 33.4% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, GeForce RTX 4070 is still the safer long-term pick.

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 RX 7700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	183 FPS	262 FPS
medium	167 FPS	246 FPS
high	151 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	239 FPS
medium	124 FPS	200 FPS
high	110 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	135 FPS
medium	78 FPS	112 FPS
high	65 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	80 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	544 FPS	370 FPS
medium	454 FPS	316 FPS
high	353 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	224 FPS
medium	288 FPS	190 FPS
high	235 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	103 FPS
medium	144 FPS	86 FPS
high	125 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	884 FPS	997 FPS
medium	713 FPS	797 FPS
high	643 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	498 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	747 FPS
medium	549 FPS	598 FPS
high	483 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	498 FPS
medium	373 FPS	399 FPS
high	326 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	751 FPS	658 FPS
medium	612 FPS	566 FPS
high	536 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	498 FPS
medium	500 FPS	427 FPS
high	433 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	313 FPS
medium	324 FPS	291 FPS
high	301 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 7700

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 RX 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 21.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	26,919+22%	22,146
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+42%	20.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2600 MHz+5%
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)

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 7700 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 7700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
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 7700 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 23.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	624 GB/s+24%
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 RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
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 RX 7700's 190W — a 5.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700
TDP	200W	190W-5%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	240mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+15%	116.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449. The Radeon RX 7700 costs 25% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 49.3 (Radeon RX 7700) — the Radeon RX 7700 offers 9.8% better value.