GeForce RTX 3070 vs T400 4GB

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+483.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

T400 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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

✅+483% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 85.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.
❌55.1% longer card at 242mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 242mm, a 86mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+483% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 85.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 242mm, a 86mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.
❌55.1% longer card at 242mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while T400 4GB is a 2021 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 483.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 213.8% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 483.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 85.8%. T400 4GB is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does T400 4GB make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. T400 4GB 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 (30W vs 220W), and staying closer to $159 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 483.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 85.8%.

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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	158 FPS	35 FPS
medium	140 FPS	22 FPS
high	123 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	21 FPS
medium	109 FPS	13 FPS
high	96 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	8 FPS
medium	67 FPS	6 FPS
high	52 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	470 FPS	48 FPS
medium	405 FPS	26 FPS
high	327 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	14 FPS
medium	246 FPS	9 FPS
high	213 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	5 FPS
medium	120 FPS	3 FPS
high	105 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	885 FPS	171 FPS
medium	712 FPS	137 FPS
high	619 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	128 FPS
medium	557 FPS	103 FPS
high	473 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	86 FPS
medium	388 FPS	68 FPS
high	330 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	600 FPS	170 FPS
medium	527 FPS	137 FPS
high	433 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	116 FPS
medium	433 FPS	94 FPS
high	339 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	69 FPS
medium	270 FPS	53 FPS
high	238 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 483%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	22,172+483%	3,803
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+1433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+1756%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+21%	1425 MHz
ROPs	96+500%	16
TMUs	184+667%	24
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1426%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 152% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	T400 4GB
TDP	220W	30W-86%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	156mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	126.8+26%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 68.1% less ($340 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 85.8% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).