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

✅+165.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,281 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 732.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌81% longer card at 304mm vs 168mm.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 304mm, a 136mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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213.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅+165.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,281 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 732.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 304mm, a 136mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌81% longer card at 304mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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213.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Tesla T4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Tesla T4 is a 2018 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 165.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and 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. 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 $1,281 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,880 MSRP, and you are getting 165.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 732.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla T4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla T4 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 $1,880 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

Tesla T4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
1080p
low	183 FPS	165 FPS
medium	167 FPS	144 FPS
high	151 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	132 FPS
medium	124 FPS	110 FPS
high	110 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	51 FPS
medium	78 FPS	44 FPS
high	65 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
1080p
low	544 FPS	180 FPS
medium	454 FPS	143 FPS
high	353 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	135 FPS
medium	288 FPS	105 FPS
high	235 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	79 FPS
medium	144 FPS	63 FPS
high	125 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
1080p
low	884 FPS	457 FPS
medium	713 FPS	366 FPS
high	643 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	343 FPS
medium	549 FPS	274 FPS
high	483 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	228 FPS
medium	373 FPS	183 FPS
high	326 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
1080p
low	751 FPS	307 FPS
medium	612 FPS	265 FPS
high	536 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	226 FPS
medium	500 FPS	202 FPS
high	433 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	132 FPS
medium	324 FPS	112 FPS
high	301 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Tesla T4

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.

Tesla T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 165.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 184 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	26,919+165%	10,153
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+130%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+258%	8.141 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+56%	1590 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+132%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+15%	40
Tensor Cores	184	320+74%

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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 Tesla T4 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 Tesla T4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T4 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 168mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 76°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla T4
TDP	200W	70W-65%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	168mm
Height	137mm	69mm
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	76°C-5%
Perf/Watt	134.6	145.0+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 68.1% less ($1281 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.4 (Tesla T4) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 731.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).