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

✅+1059.7% 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

❌714.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 35W.
❌28400% longer card at 285mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 285W, a 250W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 285mm, a 284mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,723 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: 2016-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 Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅+1059.7% 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

✅Draws 35W instead of 285W, a 250W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 285mm, a 284mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌714.3% higher power demand at 285W vs 35W.
❌28400% longer card at 285mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,723 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: 2016-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 Pro 450?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 2,723 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 450 is a 2016 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 2016, 1059.7% 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 1059.7% 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 Pro 450 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 450 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 Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	188 FPS	37 FPS
medium	171 FPS	22 FPS
high	155 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	25 FPS
medium	125 FPS	15 FPS
high	111 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	9 FPS
medium	79 FPS	6 FPS
high	66 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	664 FPS	45 FPS
medium	539 FPS	24 FPS
high	415 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	20 FPS
medium	400 FPS	12 FPS
high	329 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	6 FPS
medium	211 FPS	4 FPS
high	187 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	921 FPS	123 FPS
medium	742 FPS	98 FPS
high	652 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	92 FPS
medium	578 FPS	74 FPS
high	497 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	61 FPS
medium	403 FPS	49 FPS
high	352 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	879 FPS	123 FPS
medium	731 FPS	98 FPS
high	664 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	92 FPS
medium	585 FPS	74 FPS
high	514 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	59 FPS
medium	408 FPS	44 FPS
high	366 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon Pro 450

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 Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon Pro 450's 2,723 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1059.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	31,578+1060%	2,723
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	7680+1100%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+3815%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	240+500%	40
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+4588%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+4700%	1 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 Pro 450 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 Pro 450 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
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 Pro 450 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+4700%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 156.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon Pro 450
TDP	285W	35W-88%
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	1mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	110.8+42%	77.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 100+% less ($799 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).