GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A400

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

✅+270.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $364 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅+270.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $364 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than RTX A400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 5,983 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A400 is a 2024 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 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 270.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 269.6% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $135 MSRP, and you are getting 270.6% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 0.3% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. RTX A400 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. RTX A400 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 220W), and staying closer to $135 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 270.6% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 0.3% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
1080p
low	158 FPS	45 FPS
medium	140 FPS	31 FPS
high	123 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	36 FPS
medium	109 FPS	22 FPS
high	96 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	11 FPS
medium	67 FPS	8 FPS
high	52 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
1080p
low	470 FPS	73 FPS
medium	405 FPS	48 FPS
high	327 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	46 FPS
medium	246 FPS	25 FPS
high	213 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	23 FPS
medium	120 FPS	14 FPS
high	105 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
1080p
low	885 FPS	269 FPS
medium	712 FPS	215 FPS
high	619 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	202 FPS
medium	557 FPS	162 FPS
high	473 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	135 FPS
medium	388 FPS	108 FPS
high	330 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	67 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
1080p
low	600 FPS	147 FPS
medium	527 FPS	117 FPS
high	433 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	108 FPS
medium	433 FPS	87 FPS
high	339 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	63 FPS
medium	270 FPS	50 FPS
high	238 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 270.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1762 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 (RTX A400) with 184 Tensor cores vs 24.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	22,172+271%	5,983
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888+667%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+651%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1762 MHz+2%
ROPs	96+500%	16
TMUs	184+667%	24
Ray Tracing Cores	46+667%	6
Tensor Cores	184+667%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 125.9% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A400
TDP	220W	50W-77%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	119.7+19%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the RTX A400 launched at $135. The RTX A400 costs 72.9% less ($364 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 0.2% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).