GeForce RTX 4070 vs UHD Graphics

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+1681.5%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Intel UHD Graphics

Shared System RAM 10

1,511

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

About G3D Mark

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

2023

Why buy it

✅+1681.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1900% higher power demand at 200W vs 10W.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 200W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,511 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

✅+1681.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 200W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1900% higher power demand at 200W vs 10W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,511 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Intel UHD Graphics?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 1,511 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Intel UHD Graphics is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 1681.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and 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. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1681.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Intel UHD Graphics still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Intel UHD Graphics is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	183 FPS	30 FPS
medium	167 FPS	22 FPS
high	151 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	22 FPS
medium	124 FPS	14 FPS
high	110 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	9 FPS
medium	78 FPS	6 FPS
high	65 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	544 FPS	68 FPS
medium	454 FPS	49 FPS
high	353 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	48 FPS
medium	288 FPS	26 FPS
high	235 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	23 FPS
medium	144 FPS	14 FPS
high	125 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	884 FPS	68 FPS
medium	713 FPS	54 FPS
high	643 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	51 FPS
medium	549 FPS	41 FPS
high	483 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	34 FPS
medium	373 FPS	27 FPS
high	326 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	751 FPS	68 FPS
medium	612 FPS	54 FPS
high	536 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	15 FPS
medium	500 FPS	12 FPS
high	433 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	11 FPS
medium	324 FPS	8 FPS
high	301 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Intel UHD Graphics

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.

Intel UHD Graphics

The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 1,511 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1681.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1682%	1,511
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 11.0
Process Node	5 nm	10 nm+
Shading Units	5888+2200%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+7491%	0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+230%	750 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	184+1050%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 Intel UHD Graphics lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel UHD Graphics relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 181% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel UHD Graphics
TDP	200W	10W-95%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6	151.1+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).