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

✅+251.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 192.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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 15.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅+251.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 192.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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 15.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 model from an older generation 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 251.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 about 20.0% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 251.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 192.8%. Radeon RX 780 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 251.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 192.8%.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	183 FPS	159 FPS
medium	167 FPS	148 FPS
high	151 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	138 FPS
medium	124 FPS	118 FPS
high	110 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	66 FPS
medium	78 FPS	57 FPS
high	65 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	544 FPS	345 FPS
medium	454 FPS	276 FPS
high	353 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	258 FPS
medium	288 FPS	207 FPS
high	235 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	163 FPS
medium	144 FPS	133 FPS
high	125 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	884 FPS	345 FPS
medium	713 FPS	276 FPS
high	643 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	258 FPS
medium	549 FPS	207 FPS
high	483 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	172 FPS
medium	373 FPS	138 FPS
high	326 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	751 FPS	345 FPS
medium	612 FPS	276 FPS
high	536 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	258 FPS
medium	500 FPS	207 FPS
high	433 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	163 FPS
medium	324 FPS	138 FPS
high	301 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	86 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 780

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 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 251.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	26,919+252%	7,658
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+6%	2335 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+673%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%

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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 780 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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
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 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 780
TDP	200W	180W-10%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+217%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. The Radeon RX 780 costs 16.7% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 193.5% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).