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

✅15.0% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 48.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.6 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 48.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Radeon RX 7800 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.0% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 30.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 30.2% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 about 60.1% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 15.0% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7800 XT still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7800 XT still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 7800 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800 XT is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $499 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 7800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	188 FPS	210 FPS
medium	171 FPS	193 FPS
high	155 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	192 FPS
medium	125 FPS	160 FPS
high	111 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	127 FPS
medium	79 FPS	105 FPS
high	66 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	73 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	664 FPS	450 FPS
medium	539 FPS	393 FPS
high	415 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	351 FPS
medium	400 FPS	295 FPS
high	329 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	169 FPS
medium	211 FPS	145 FPS
high	187 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	921 FPS	895 FPS
medium	742 FPS	727 FPS
high	652 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	541 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	691 FPS
medium	578 FPS	556 FPS
high	497 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	481 FPS
medium	403 FPS	389 FPS
high	352 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	879 FPS	582 FPS
medium	731 FPS	514 FPS
high	664 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	461 FPS
medium	585 FPS	413 FPS
high	514 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	295 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	322 FPS
medium	408 FPS	292 FPS
high	366 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	198 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 7800 XT

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 RX 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 24,253 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 30.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 37.32 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2430 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) with 240 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
G3D Mark Score	31,578+30%	24,253
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680+100%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+7%	37.32 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+7%	2430 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	240	240
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+900%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60	60

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 7800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 7800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7800 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — a 23.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	624 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	Dual VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 263W — a 8% difference. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
TDP	285W	263W-8%
Recommended PSU	700W	700W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+20%	92.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT launched at $499. The Radeon RX 7800 XT costs 37.5% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 48.6 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — the Radeon RX 7800 XT offers 23% better value.