GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+347.8%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

4 GB 100

6,012

0.0%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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

✅+347.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 348.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+347.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 348.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 6,012 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2022, 347.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 $1 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 347.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 348.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $600 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	183 FPS	126 FPS
medium	167 FPS	113 FPS
high	151 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	108 FPS
medium	124 FPS	92 FPS
high	110 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	58 FPS
medium	78 FPS	52 FPS
high	65 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	544 FPS	271 FPS
medium	454 FPS	216 FPS
high	353 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	179 FPS
medium	288 FPS	148 FPS
high	235 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	96 FPS
medium	144 FPS	79 FPS
high	125 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	884 FPS	271 FPS
medium	713 FPS	216 FPS
high	643 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	203 FPS
medium	549 FPS	162 FPS
high	483 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	135 FPS
medium	373 FPS	108 FPS
high	326 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	751 FPS	271 FPS
medium	612 FPS	216 FPS
high	536 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	203 FPS
medium	500 FPS	162 FPS
high	433 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	129 FPS
medium	324 FPS	102 FPS
high	301 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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 Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 6,012 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 347.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 32 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	26,919+348%	6,012
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+239%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+18%	2100 MHz
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)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 Ryzen 7 6800HS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
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 Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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+1700%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+124%	60.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 0.2% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 349% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).