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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+11% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $6,000 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 844.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 6000 Ada Generation across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 568), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

2022

Why buy it

✅13.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅136.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (568 vs 240).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (28,454 vs 31,578).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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750.9% HIGHER MSRP
$6,799 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($6,799 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

2022

Why buy it

✅+11% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $6,000 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 844.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $6,799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅13.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅136.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (568 vs 240).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 6000 Ada Generation across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 568), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (28,454 vs 31,578).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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750.9% HIGHER MSRP
$6,799 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($6,799 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than RTX 6000 Ada Generation?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 11.0% more raw performance headroom, 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 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $6,000 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $6,799 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 844.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX 6000 Ada Generation still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX 6000 Ada Generation is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,799 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

RTX 6000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	188 FPS	223 FPS
medium	171 FPS	195 FPS
high	155 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	200 FPS
medium	125 FPS	166 FPS
high	111 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	106 FPS
medium	79 FPS	88 FPS
high	66 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	664 FPS	713 FPS
medium	539 FPS	578 FPS
high	415 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	368 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	607 FPS
medium	400 FPS	507 FPS
high	329 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	325 FPS
medium	211 FPS	269 FPS
high	187 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	194 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	921 FPS	921 FPS
medium	742 FPS	755 FPS
high	652 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	589 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	714 FPS
medium	578 FPS	583 FPS
high	497 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	439 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	489 FPS
medium	403 FPS	404 FPS
high	352 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	288 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
1080p
low	879 FPS	389 FPS
medium	731 FPS	340 FPS
high	664 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	283 FPS
medium	585 FPS	253 FPS
high	514 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	193 FPS
medium	408 FPS	165 FPS
high	366 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	102 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 6000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,454 points. Launch price was $6,799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 28,454 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 11%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 142 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) with 240 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	31,578+11%	28,454
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680	18176+137%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS	91.06 TFLOPS+127%
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+4%	2505 MHz
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	240	568+137%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	17.8 MB+137%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	142+137%
Tensor Cores	240	568+137%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 6000 Ada Generation lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 6000 Ada Generation supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 6000 Ada Generation offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 960 GB/s (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — a 90.5% advantage for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	48 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	960 GB/s+90%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	48 MB	96 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 300W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX 6000 Ada Generation
TDP	285W-5%	300W
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+17%	94.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 88.2% less ($6000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 840.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).