GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile vs TITAN RTX

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

2023Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz

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NVIDIA

TITAN RTX

2018Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 115W instead of 280W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than TITAN RTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

TITAN RTX

2018

Why buy it

  • 23.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 144).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • 143.5% higher power demand at 280W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile better than TITAN RTX?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. TITAN RTX averages 23.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,702 vs 20,095 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while TITAN RTX is a 2018 model from an older flagship class 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 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 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 12nm. 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 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.0% higher G3D Mark. TITAN RTX still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, TITAN RTX still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is TITAN RTX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. TITAN RTX is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $2,499 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
1080p
low160 FPS199 FPS
medium146 FPS185 FPS
high126 FPS161 FPS
ultra111 FPS145 FPS
1440p
low135 FPS182 FPS
medium113 FPS154 FPS
high95 FPS126 FPS
ultra87 FPS115 FPS
4K
low86 FPS115 FPS
medium73 FPS95 FPS
high57 FPS73 FPS
ultra50 FPS66 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
1080p
low393 FPS493 FPS
medium339 FPS427 FPS
high275 FPS350 FPS
ultra227 FPS296 FPS
1440p
low259 FPS333 FPS
medium214 FPS280 FPS
high181 FPS233 FPS
ultra148 FPS188 FPS
4K
low123 FPS152 FPS
medium106 FPS135 FPS
high89 FPS113 FPS
ultra68 FPS90 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
1080p
low811 FPS904 FPS
medium661 FPS723 FPS
high587 FPS603 FPS
ultra466 FPS452 FPS
1440p
low619 FPS678 FPS
medium499 FPS543 FPS
high435 FPS452 FPS
ultra349 FPS339 FPS
4K
low396 FPS452 FPS
medium316 FPS362 FPS
high259 FPS301 FPS
ultra206 FPS226 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
1080p
low626 FPS632 FPS
medium546 FPS555 FPS
high471 FPS478 FPS
ultra435 FPS439 FPS
1440p
low525 FPS525 FPS
medium457 FPS459 FPS
high392 FPS396 FPS
ultra349 FPS339 FPS
4K
low323 FPS337 FPS
medium291 FPS303 FPS
high270 FPS282 FPS
ultra233 FPS226 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile and TITAN RTX

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,702 points.

NVIDIA

TITAN RTX

The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 20,702 and the TITAN RTX reaches 20,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the TITAN RTX uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 4,608 (TITAN RTX). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 72 (TITAN RTX) with 144 Tensor cores vs 576.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
G3D Mark Score
20,702+3%
20,095
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4608
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.62 TFLOPS
16.31 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock
1695 MHz
1770 MHz+4%
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
144
288+100%
L1 Cache
4.5 MB
4.5 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+433%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36
72+100%
Tensor Cores
144
576+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
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 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN RTX has 24 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) — a 162.5% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 6 MB (TITAN RTX) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
24 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
672 GB/s+163%
Bus Width
128-bit
384-bit+200%
L2 Cache
32 MB+433%
6 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile draws 115W versus the TITAN RTX's 280W — a 83.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) vs 650W (TITAN RTX). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
TDP
115W-59%
280W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
2x 8-pin
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
116mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
80
Perf/Watt
180.0+151%
71.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070 MobileTITAN RTX
MSRP
$2499
Codename
AD106
TU102
Release
January 3 2023
December 18 2018
Ranking
#83
#91