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 5070 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 5070: 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

✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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9.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌24.1% longer card at 304mm vs 245mm.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅10.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Measures 245mm instead of 304mm, a 59mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7.2% in PassMark G3D (28,854 vs 26,919), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), 48 vs 46 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $549 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 17% (52.6 vs 44.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 7.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	26,919	28,854+7%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	30.87 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2512 MHz+1%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5070 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4070 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	672 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
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 NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 304mm vs 245mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	304mm	245mm
Height	137mm	115mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	72°C-10%
Perf/Watt	134.6+17%	115.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 was 8.3% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 17.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP	$599	$549-8%
Performance per Dollar	44.9	52.6+17%
Codename	AD104	GB205
Release	April 12 2023	March 4 2025
Ranking	#32	#22

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