GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 Ti 4400

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce4 Ti 4400

2022Core: 2235 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 Ti 4400 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 Ti 4400 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 vs GeForce4 Ti 4400: 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

2020

Why buy it

  • 18222.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 189691.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm 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 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 12% longer card at 242mm vs 216mm.

GeForce4 Ti 4400

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • 178.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 184).
  • Measures 216mm instead of 242mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18222.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 316642.9% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 7), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 more expensive on MSRP at $499 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 189691.8% (44.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce4 Ti 4400 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce4 Ti 4400

The GeForce4 Ti 4400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $1,599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4400's 7 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 316642.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 Ti 4400 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 128 (GeForce4 Ti 4400) with 184 Tensor cores vs 512.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
G3D Mark Score
22,172+316643%
7
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
5888
16384+178%
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS
82.58 TFLOPS+307%
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2520 MHz+46%
ROPs
96
176+83%
TMUs
184
512+178%
L1 Cache
5.8 MB
16 MB+176%
L2 Cache
4 MB
72 MB+1700%
Ray Tracing Cores
46
128+178%
Tensor Cores
184
512+178%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 Ti 4400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4400 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4400. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4400) — the GeForce4 Ti 4400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
72 MB+1700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4400). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
DirectX
12 Ultimate+48%
8.1
OpenGL
4.6+254%
1.3
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4400).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4400's 450W — a 68.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
TDP
220W-51%
450W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
216mm
Height
112mm
100mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
65°C-13%
Perf/Watt
100.8
0.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the GeForce4 Ti 4400 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce4 Ti 4400 was 40.1% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4400) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce4 Ti 4400 (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce4 Ti 4400
MSRP
$499
$299-40%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
0.0
Codename
GA104
AD102
Release
September 1 2020
September 20 2022
Ranking
#63
#4

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