GeForce RTX 4070 vs Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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

✅+1282.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 1282.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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

❌2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅+1282.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 1282.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 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 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 1,947 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is a 2018 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 2018, 1282.6% 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 in basically the same MSRP band at $599 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 1282.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1282.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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 $599 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

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	183 FPS	88 FPS
medium	167 FPS	70 FPS
high	151 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	66 FPS
medium	124 FPS	53 FPS
high	110 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	29 FPS
medium	78 FPS	27 FPS
high	65 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	544 FPS	88 FPS
medium	454 FPS	70 FPS
high	353 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	66 FPS
medium	288 FPS	48 FPS
high	235 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	38 FPS
medium	144 FPS	25 FPS
high	125 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	884 FPS	88 FPS
medium	713 FPS	70 FPS
high	643 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	66 FPS
medium	549 FPS	53 FPS
high	483 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	44 FPS
medium	373 FPS	35 FPS
high	326 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	751 FPS	88 FPS
medium	612 FPS	70 FPS
high	536 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	66 FPS
medium	500 FPS	53 FPS
high	433 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	44 FPS
medium	324 FPS	35 FPS
high	301 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 1,947 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1282.6%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1283%	1,947
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm

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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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 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	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 186.5% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
TDP	200W	7W-97%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6	278.1+107%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3.3 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1260.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).