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

✅+991.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 608.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌21.6% longer card at 304mm vs 250mm.

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($389 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 250mm instead of 304mm, a 54mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,466 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB 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: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($389 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

✅+991.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 608.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($389 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 250mm instead of 304mm, a 54mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌21.6% longer card at 304mm vs 250mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,466 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB 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: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($389 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than P106-090?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 2,466 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while P106-090 is a 2017 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 2017, 991.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 54.0% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $389 MSRP, and you are getting 991.6% higher G3D Mark. P106-090 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is P106-090 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. P106-090 is 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,466 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

P106-090 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
1080p
low	183 FPS	111 FPS
medium	167 FPS	89 FPS
high	151 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	83 FPS
medium	124 FPS	67 FPS
high	110 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	41 FPS
medium	78 FPS	38 FPS
high	65 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
1080p
low	544 FPS	111 FPS
medium	454 FPS	89 FPS
high	353 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	83 FPS
medium	288 FPS	67 FPS
high	235 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	40 FPS
medium	144 FPS	31 FPS
high	125 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
1080p
low	884 FPS	111 FPS
medium	713 FPS	89 FPS
high	643 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	83 FPS
medium	549 FPS	67 FPS
high	483 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	55 FPS
medium	373 FPS	44 FPS
high	326 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	28 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
1080p
low	751 FPS	111 FPS
medium	612 FPS	89 FPS
high	536 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	83 FPS
medium	500 FPS	67 FPS
high	433 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	55 FPS
medium	324 FPS	44 FPS
high	301 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and P106-090

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.

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the P106-090's 2,466 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 991.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
G3D Mark Score	26,919+992%	2,466
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+667%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+1139%	2.352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+62%	1531 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	184+283%	48
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1971%	0.28 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+2300%	1.5 MB

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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 P106-090 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 P106-090 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
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 P106-090 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+2300%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 250mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	P106-090
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	250mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	60°C-25%
Perf/Watt	134.6+309%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the P106-090 launched at $389. The P106-090 costs 35.1% less ($210 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6.3 (P106-090) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 612.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).