GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon E8870PCIe

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

✅928.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 233.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $250 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

❌440.5% higher power demand at 200W vs 37W.

Radeon E8870PCIe

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 37W instead of 200W, a 163W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2014-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 13.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon E8870PCIe

2014

Why buy it

✅928.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 233.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $250 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 $349 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 37W instead of 200W, a 163W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌440.5% higher power demand at 200W vs 37W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2014-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 13.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon E8870PCIe?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 928.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,368 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon E8870PCIe is a 2014 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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2014, 699.3% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 139.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 928.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 699.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon E8870PCIe really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon E8870PCIe still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon E8870PCIe is 2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 3,368 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. 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

Radeon E8870PCIe Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low	183 FPS	21 FPS
medium	167 FPS	12 FPS
high	151 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	10 FPS
medium	124 FPS	5 FPS
high	110 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	4 FPS
medium	78 FPS	2 FPS
high	65 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low	544 FPS	36 FPS
medium	454 FPS	19 FPS
high	353 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	17 FPS
medium	288 FPS	9 FPS
high	235 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	5 FPS
medium	144 FPS	3 FPS
high	125 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low	884 FPS	152 FPS
medium	713 FPS	121 FPS
high	643 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	114 FPS
medium	549 FPS	91 FPS
high	483 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	76 FPS
medium	373 FPS	61 FPS
high	326 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
1080p
low	751 FPS	67 FPS
medium	612 FPS	52 FPS
high	536 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	9 FPS
medium	500 FPS	7 FPS
high	433 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	6 FPS
medium	324 FPS	4 FPS
high	301 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon E8870PCIe

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 E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 3,368 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 699.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 625 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
G3D Mark Score	26,919+699%	3,368
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+820%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+3544%	0.8 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+296%	625 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	184+360%	40
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+3525%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+14300%	0.25 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 Radeon E8870PCIe 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 E8870PCIe relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
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 E8870PCIe 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 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+14300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 137.6% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon E8870PCIe
TDP	200W	37W-82%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+48%	91.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250. The Radeon E8870PCIe costs 58.3% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 13.5 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 232.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).