GeForce RTX 4070 vs RTX A400

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

✅442.5% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $464 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅442.5% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $464 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than RTX A400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 442.5% more FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,983 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while RTX A400 is a 2024 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 349.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 343.7% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $135 MSRP, and you are getting 442.5% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 349.9% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.4% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. RTX A400 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. RTX A400 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, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), and staying closer to $135 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 349.9% higher G3D Mark and 442.5% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. It only holds a slight 1.4% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
1080p
low	183 FPS	36 FPS
medium	167 FPS	25 FPS
high	151 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	29 FPS
medium	124 FPS	18 FPS
high	110 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	10 FPS
medium	78 FPS	7 FPS
high	65 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
1080p
low	544 FPS	73 FPS
medium	454 FPS	48 FPS
high	353 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	46 FPS
medium	288 FPS	25 FPS
high	235 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	23 FPS
medium	144 FPS	14 FPS
high	125 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
1080p
low	884 FPS	269 FPS
medium	713 FPS	215 FPS
high	643 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	202 FPS
medium	549 FPS	162 FPS
high	483 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	126 FPS
medium	373 FPS	108 FPS
high	326 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
1080p
low	751 FPS	147 FPS
medium	612 FPS	117 FPS
high	536 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	108 FPS
medium	500 FPS	87 FPS
high	433 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	63 FPS
medium	324 FPS	50 FPS
high	301 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 349.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1762 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 (RTX A400) with 184 Tensor cores vs 24.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	26,919+350%	5,983
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888+667%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+977%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+40%	1762 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	184+667%	24
Ray Tracing Cores	46+667%	6
Tensor Cores	184+667%	24

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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 RTX A400 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 120% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A400
TDP	200W	50W-75%
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+12%	119.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the RTX A400 launched at $135. The RTX A400 costs 77.5% less ($464 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1.4% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).