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

✅+19.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 13.3 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌103.6% higher power demand at 285W vs 140W.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅2.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅16.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 240).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 140W instead of 285W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,498 vs 31,578).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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150.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅+19.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 198.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 13.3 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Why buy it

✅2.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅16.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 240).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 140W instead of 285W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌103.6% higher power demand at 285W vs 140W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,498 vs 31,578).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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150.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.2% 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 19.2% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $1,200 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 19.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 198.2%. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (140W vs 285W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (140W vs 285W), and staying closer to $1,999 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 19.2% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 198.2%.

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

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	188 FPS	184 FPS
medium	171 FPS	163 FPS
high	155 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	159 FPS
medium	125 FPS	135 FPS
high	111 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	81 FPS
medium	79 FPS	69 FPS
high	66 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	664 FPS	461 FPS
medium	539 FPS	397 FPS
high	415 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	367 FPS
medium	400 FPS	307 FPS
high	329 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	199 FPS
medium	211 FPS	167 FPS
high	187 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	117 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	921 FPS	895 FPS
medium	742 FPS	731 FPS
high	652 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	556 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	699 FPS
medium	578 FPS	567 FPS
high	497 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	416 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	475 FPS
medium	403 FPS	388 FPS
high	352 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	879 FPS	357 FPS
medium	731 FPS	315 FPS
high	664 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	239 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	278 FPS
medium	585 FPS	247 FPS
high	514 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	176 FPS
medium	408 FPS	151 FPS
high	366 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

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.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 26,498 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 19.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 240 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	31,578+19%	26,498
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7680	8960+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+9%	36.83 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+27%	2055 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	240	280+17%
L1 Cache	7.5 MB	8.8 MB+17%
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60	70+17%
Tensor Cores	240	280+17%

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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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+17%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB	48 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	6th Gen NVDEC
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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 68.2% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
TDP	285W	140W-51%
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	110.8	189.3+71%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 60% less ($1200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 13.3 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 197% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).