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 D 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 D: 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 $1,599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 133.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 19.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,599 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 425W, a 225W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4090 D across 50 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 456), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4090 D

2023

Why buy it

✅41.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅147.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (456 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$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌112.5% higher power demand at 425W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4090 D is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 41.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 14.1% in PassMark G3D (30,725 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 because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

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 133.9% (44.9 vs 19.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4090 D still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 D

The GeForce RTX 4090 D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,725 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 D's 30,725 — the GeForce RTX 4090 D leads by 14.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4090 D uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) with 184 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 D
G3D Mark Score	26,919	30,725+14%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	14592+148%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+152%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2520 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	176+175%
TMUs	184	456+148%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	14.3 MB+147%
L2 Cache	36 MB	72 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	114+148%
Tensor Cores	184	456+148%

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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 D
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 D carries 24 GB. GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 D) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 D. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 4090 D. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4090 D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 D
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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 D
DirectX	12.2+2%	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: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2x NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4090 D).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 D's 425W — a 72% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4090 D). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 D
TDP	200W-53%	425W
Recommended PSU	650W-24%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	304mm	304mm
Height	137mm	137mm
Slots	3	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	78°C-3%
Perf/Watt	134.6+86%	72.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 4090 D 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 19.2 (GeForce RTX 4090 D) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 133.9% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 4090 D
MSRP	$599-63%	$1599
Performance per Dollar	44.9+134%	19.2
Codename	AD104	AD102
Release	April 12 2023	December 28 2023
Ranking	#32	#14

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