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

✅42.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 30% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (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

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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 34.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅42.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 30% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (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

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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 34.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 42.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 73.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 73.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 42.5% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 73.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 30%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S 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 $449 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 RX 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	183 FPS	165 FPS
medium	167 FPS	146 FPS
high	151 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	138 FPS
medium	124 FPS	112 FPS
high	110 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	83 FPS
medium	78 FPS	70 FPS
high	65 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	544 FPS	369 FPS
medium	454 FPS	313 FPS
high	353 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	229 FPS
medium	288 FPS	195 FPS
high	235 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	106 FPS
medium	144 FPS	89 FPS
high	125 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	884 FPS	699 FPS
medium	713 FPS	559 FPS
high	643 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	524 FPS
medium	549 FPS	419 FPS
high	483 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	349 FPS
medium	373 FPS	279 FPS
high	326 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	751 FPS	600 FPS
medium	612 FPS	512 FPS
high	536 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	463 FPS
medium	500 FPS	392 FPS
high	433 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	290 FPS
medium	324 FPS	267 FPS
high	301 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S 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 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 73.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	26,919+73%	15,527
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	2500 MHz+1%
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 7700S 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 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
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 7700S 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 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+75%	288 GB/s
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 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (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 7700S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6	155.3+15%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The Radeon RX 7700S costs 25% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 29.8% better value.