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 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅5.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅27.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 144).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

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 220W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅5.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅27.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 144).

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 220W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌91.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (144 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 5.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 22,172 vs 20,702 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3070 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2020, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 3070 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 5.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 220W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 7.1% higher G3D Mark and 5.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 3070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	158 FPS	160 FPS
medium	140 FPS	146 FPS
high	123 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	135 FPS
medium	109 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	67 FPS	73 FPS
high	52 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	470 FPS	393 FPS
medium	405 FPS	339 FPS
high	327 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	259 FPS
medium	246 FPS	214 FPS
high	213 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	123 FPS
medium	120 FPS	106 FPS
high	105 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	885 FPS	811 FPS
medium	712 FPS	661 FPS
high	619 FPS	587 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	466 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	619 FPS
medium	557 FPS	499 FPS
high	473 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	396 FPS
medium	388 FPS	316 FPS
high	330 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	206 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
1080p
low	600 FPS	626 FPS
medium	527 FPS	546 FPS
high	433 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	435 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	525 FPS
medium	433 FPS	457 FPS
high	339 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	323 FPS
medium	270 FPS	291 FPS
high	238 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	233 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 20,702 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 7.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) with 184 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	22,172+7%	20,702
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+30%	15.62 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+2%	1695 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+29%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	46+28%	36
Tensor Cores	184+28%	144

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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 GeForce RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC
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 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile's 115W — a 62.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
TDP	220W	115W-48%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	180.0+79%