GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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

✅+617.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,403 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅+617.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,403 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 4,403 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 617.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $799 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 617.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	188 FPS	139 FPS
medium	171 FPS	129 FPS
high	155 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	118 FPS
medium	125 FPS	102 FPS
high	111 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	55 FPS
medium	79 FPS	48 FPS
high	66 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	664 FPS	198 FPS
medium	539 FPS	159 FPS
high	415 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	137 FPS
medium	400 FPS	111 FPS
high	329 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	60 FPS
medium	211 FPS	50 FPS
high	187 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	921 FPS	198 FPS
medium	742 FPS	159 FPS
high	652 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	149 FPS
medium	578 FPS	119 FPS
high	497 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	99 FPS
medium	403 FPS	79 FPS
high	352 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	879 FPS	198 FPS
medium	731 FPS	159 FPS
high	664 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	149 FPS
medium	585 FPS	119 FPS
high	514 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	99 FPS
medium	408 FPS	79 FPS
high	366 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 4,403 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 617.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	31,578+617%	4,403
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	7680+88%	4096 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+226%	12.29 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+74%	1500 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64 ×2
TMUs	240	256 ×2+7%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+650%	1 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 300W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
TDP	285W-5%	300W
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	110.8+654%	14.7