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

✅5.2% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Trade-offs

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

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($575 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅5.2% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Why buy it

✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($575 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 5.2% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data, 10.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 10.2% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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?

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 4.2% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $575 MSRP, and you are getting 5.2% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.8%. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer 2025 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 9070 GRE make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $575 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 10.2% higher G3D Mark and 5.2% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.8%.

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 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	183 FPS	179 FPS
medium	167 FPS	162 FPS
high	151 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	148 FPS
medium	124 FPS	123 FPS
high	110 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	90 FPS
medium	78 FPS	76 FPS
high	65 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	544 FPS	476 FPS
medium	454 FPS	399 FPS
high	353 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	299 FPS
medium	288 FPS	245 FPS
high	235 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	132 FPS
medium	144 FPS	110 FPS
high	125 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	884 FPS	892 FPS
medium	713 FPS	723 FPS
high	643 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	690 FPS
medium	549 FPS	554 FPS
high	483 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	479 FPS
medium	373 FPS	384 FPS
high	326 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	751 FPS	812 FPS
medium	612 FPS	705 FPS
high	536 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	644 FPS
medium	500 FPS	560 FPS
high	433 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	430 FPS
medium	324 FPS	382 FPS
high	301 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	275 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 10.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 184 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	26,919+10%	24,418
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+92%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2790 MHz+13%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184+92%	96

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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 9070 GRE relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation+67%	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+17%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). 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,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
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,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 280mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
TDP	200W-9%	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	304mm	280mm
Height	137mm	127mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	134.6+21%	111.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE costs 4% less ($24 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 42.5 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 5.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).