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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4090 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4090: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 23.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 450W, a 250W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 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 (184 vs 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4090

2022

Why buy it

✅42.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅178.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 184).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

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166.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,599 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌125% higher power demand at 450W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4090 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 42.2% in average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 41.6% in PassMark G3D (38,112 vs 26,919), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,000 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $1,599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 88.5% (44.9 vs 23.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4090 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4090 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 4090

The GeForce RTX 4090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38,112 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 4090's 38,112 — the GeForce RTX 4090 leads by 41.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4090 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16,384 (GeForce RTX 4090). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 128 (GeForce RTX 4090) with 184 Tensor cores vs 512.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
G3D Mark Score	26,919	38,112+42%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	16384+178%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	82.58 TFLOPS+183%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2520 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	176+175%
TMUs	184	512+178%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	16 MB+176%
L2 Cache	36 MB	72 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	128+178%
Tensor Cores	184	512+178%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 carries 24 GB. GeForce RTX 4090 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090) — the GeForce RTX 4090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	1008 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	36 MB	72 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4090). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4090). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4090's 450W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1000W (GeForce RTX 4090). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
TDP	200W-56%	450W
Recommended PSU	650W-35%	1000W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+59%	84.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4090 launched at $1599. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 62.5% cheaper ($1000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 23.8 (GeForce RTX 4090) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 88.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP	$599-63%	$1599
Performance per Dollar	44.9+89%	23.8
Codename	AD104	AD102
Release	April 12 2023	September 20 2022
Ranking	#32	#4

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