GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon 740M

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

✅+784% 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).
✅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

❌344.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 45W.

Radeon 740M

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 200W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,045 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon 740M

2024

Why buy it

✅+784% 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).
✅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

✅Draws 45W instead of 200W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌344.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,045 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌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 Radeon 740M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,045 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 740M is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 784.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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 784.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon 740M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (45W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 740M make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon 740M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (45W vs 200W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 784.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

Radeon 740M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 740M
1080p
low	183 FPS	32 FPS
medium	167 FPS	22 FPS
high	151 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	23 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	4 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 740M
1080p
low	544 FPS	77 FPS
medium	454 FPS	50 FPS
high	353 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	48 FPS
medium	288 FPS	25 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	Radeon 740M
1080p
low	884 FPS	137 FPS
medium	713 FPS	110 FPS
high	643 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	103 FPS
medium	549 FPS	82 FPS
high	483 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	69 FPS
medium	373 FPS	55 FPS
high	326 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	34 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 740M
1080p
low	751 FPS	137 FPS
medium	612 FPS	110 FPS
high	536 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	103 FPS
medium	500 FPS	82 FPS
high	433 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	63 FPS
medium	324 FPS	51 FPS
high	301 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon 740M

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.

Radeon 740M

The Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 4 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,045 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon 740M's 3,045 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 784%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 740M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 256 (Radeon 740M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 (Radeon 740M) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 740M
G3D Mark Score	26,919+784%	3,045
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+2200%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+917%	2.867 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2800 MHz+13%
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	184+1050%	16
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+9567%	0.06 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+1050%	4

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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 Radeon 740M 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 Radeon 740M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 740M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 740M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon 740M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon 740M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon 740M's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon 740M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.