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 GTX 780 Ti

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.5 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅200.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 191.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅200.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 191.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.5 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GeForce GTX 780 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 200.4% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 9,469 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 780 Ti is a 2013 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2013, 233.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 3 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 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 14.3% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 200.4% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 233.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 780 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 780 Ti is 2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 9,469 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 GTX 780 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	89 FPS	188 FPS
medium	74 FPS	171 FPS
high	59 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	151 FPS
medium	59 FPS	125 FPS
high	43 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	92 FPS
medium	26 FPS	79 FPS
high	19 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	171 FPS	664 FPS
medium	143 FPS	539 FPS
high	113 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	496 FPS
medium	85 FPS	400 FPS
high	65 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	250 FPS
medium	39 FPS	211 FPS
high	34 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	426 FPS	921 FPS
medium	341 FPS	742 FPS
high	284 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	720 FPS
medium	256 FPS	578 FPS
high	213 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	498 FPS
medium	170 FPS	403 FPS
high	142 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	145 FPS	879 FPS
medium	115 FPS	731 FPS
high	96 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	706 FPS
medium	85 FPS	585 FPS
high	71 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	477 FPS
medium	47 FPS	408 FPS
high	37 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Ti and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 233.5%. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,469	31,578+233%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2880	7680+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+650%
Boost Clock	928 MHz	2610 MHz+181%
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	240	240
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	7.5 MB+3161%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	48 MB+3100%

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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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 780 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	12 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	504 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	48 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 13.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	250W-12%	285W
Recommended PSU	600W-14%	700W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	285mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	83°C	70°C-16%
Perf/Watt	37.9	110.8+192%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 12.5% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 192.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).