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

✅667.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 522.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $239 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon HD 5830

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $360 less on MSRP ($239 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 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: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($239 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon HD 5830

2010

Why buy it

✅667.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 522.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $239 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $360 less on MSRP ($239 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 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: 2010-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($239 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon HD 5830?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 667.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 1,726 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon HD 5830 is a 2010 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 2010, 1459.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 1 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 150.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $239 MSRP, and you are getting 667.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1459.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5830 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 5830 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 5830 is 2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM, 1,726 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 HD 5830 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
1080p
low	183 FPS	37 FPS
medium	167 FPS	23 FPS
high	151 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	25 FPS
medium	124 FPS	15 FPS
high	110 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	10 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 HD 5830
1080p
low	544 FPS	48 FPS
medium	454 FPS	27 FPS
high	353 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	23 FPS
medium	288 FPS	14 FPS
high	235 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	6 FPS
medium	144 FPS	4 FPS
high	125 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
1080p
low	884 FPS	78 FPS
medium	713 FPS	62 FPS
high	643 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	58 FPS
medium	549 FPS	47 FPS
high	483 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	39 FPS
medium	373 FPS	31 FPS
high	326 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	19 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
1080p
low	751 FPS	78 FPS
medium	612 FPS	62 FPS
high	536 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	58 FPS
medium	500 FPS	47 FPS
high	433 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	39 FPS
medium	324 FPS	31 FPS
high	301 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	19 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon HD 5830

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 HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon HD 5830's 1,726 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1459.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1460%	1,726
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	TeraScale 2
Process Node	5 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	5888+426%	1120
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+1527%	1.792 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	184+229%	56
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+5173%	0.11 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+7100%	0.5 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 Radeon HD 5830 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 HD 5830 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
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 HD 5830 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon HD 5830) — a 293.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5830) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+1100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+294%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+7100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
DirectX	12.2+9%	11.2
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	UVD 2.2
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 2.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon HD 5830 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 280mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon HD 5830
TDP	200W	175W-13%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	304mm	280mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+1260%	9.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239. The Radeon HD 5830 costs 60.1% less ($360 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.2 (Radeon HD 5830) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 523.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).