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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅3.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 15.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 15.6% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 23,295), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $599 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 15.6% (44.9 vs 38.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 23,295 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 15.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 192 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	23,295	26,919+16%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	6144+4%	5888
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2475 MHz+40%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+4%	184
L1 Cache	6 MB+3%	5.8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores	48+4%	46
Tensor Cores	192+4%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 20.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	608 GB/s+21%	504 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
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 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 36.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	290W	200W-31%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	78°C-3%	80°C
Perf/Watt	80.3	134.6+68%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 15.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$599	$599
Performance per Dollar	38.9	44.9+15%
Codename	GA104	AD104
Release	May 31 2021	April 12 2023
Ranking	#50	#32

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