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 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅20.4% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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62.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅20.4% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Why buy it

✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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62.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon AI PRO R9700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.4% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 10.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 10.5% more raw performance headroom and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $500 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $1,299 MSRP, and you are getting 20.4% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 79.6%. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon AI PRO R9700 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $1,299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently gives you 10.5% higher G3D Mark and 20.4% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 79.6%.

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 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	188 FPS	222 FPS
medium	171 FPS	206 FPS
high	155 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	201 FPS
medium	125 FPS	170 FPS
high	111 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	136 FPS
medium	79 FPS	115 FPS
high	66 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	664 FPS	572 FPS
medium	539 FPS	452 FPS
high	415 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	405 FPS
medium	400 FPS	324 FPS
high	329 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	205 FPS
medium	211 FPS	170 FPS
high	187 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	921 FPS	911 FPS
medium	742 FPS	755 FPS
high	652 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	701 FPS
medium	578 FPS	576 FPS
high	497 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	492 FPS
medium	403 FPS	406 FPS
high	352 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	879 FPS	812 FPS
medium	731 FPS	706 FPS
high	664 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	639 FPS
medium	585 FPS	555 FPS
high	514 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	426 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	424 FPS
medium	408 FPS	376 FPS
high	366 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	297 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon AI PRO R9700

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 10.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on a 4 nm process. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 240 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score	31,578+10%	28,589
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	4 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	7680+88%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	2610 MHz	2920 MHz+12%
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	240	256+7%
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60	64+7%
Tensor Cores	240+88%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Radeon AI PRO R9700 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+500%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 5.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon AI PRO R9700
TDP	285W-5%	300W
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+16%	95.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 38.5% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 22.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 79.5% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).