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

✅Costs $1,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 195.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅52.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 184).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌
300.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 195.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅52.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 184).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌
300.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 35.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 280 vs 184 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 35.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3070 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is about 300.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 9.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 35.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 300.6% more on MSRP for only 9.3% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

Is GeForce RTX 3070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $499 MSRP, you are saving about $1,500 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	158 FPS	171 FPS
medium	140 FPS	153 FPS
high	123 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	151 FPS
medium	109 FPS	129 FPS
high	96 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	75 FPS
medium	67 FPS	64 FPS
high	52 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	470 FPS	288 FPS
medium	405 FPS	231 FPS
high	327 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	223 FPS
medium	246 FPS	171 FPS
high	213 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	125 FPS
medium	120 FPS	100 FPS
high	105 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	70 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	885 FPS	777 FPS
medium	712 FPS	644 FPS
high	619 FPS	549 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	571 FPS
medium	557 FPS	475 FPS
high	473 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	407 FPS
medium	388 FPS	336 FPS
high	330 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	217 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	600 FPS	292 FPS
medium	527 FPS	252 FPS
high	433 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	230 FPS
medium	433 FPS	201 FPS
high	339 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	141 FPS
medium	270 FPS	119 FPS
high	238 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	80 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 30,020 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 35.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 184 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
G3D Mark Score	22,172	30,020+35%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	8960+52%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	25.66 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+20%	1432 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	280+52%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	8.8 MB+52%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	70+52%
Tensor Cores	184	280+52%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 103.4% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
TDP	220W	70W-68%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72°C-4%
Perf/Watt	100.8	428.9+325%

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 75% less ($1500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 15.0 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 196% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).