GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Pro 465

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro 465

2016Core: 850 MHzBoost: 907 MHz

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RTX 4070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • +493.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 395.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 9.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $500 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

  • 471.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 35W.

Radeon Pro 465

2016

Why buy it

  • Costs $99 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Draws 35W instead of 200W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,538 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: 2016-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 9.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Pro 465?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 4,538 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro 465 is a 2016 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 2016, 493.2% 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 19.8% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 493.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 465 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon Pro 465 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro 465 is 2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,538 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low183 FPS46 FPS
medium167 FPS28 FPS
high151 FPS20 FPS
ultra131 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS30 FPS
medium124 FPS18 FPS
high110 FPS10 FPS
ultra101 FPS5 FPS
4K
low92 FPS11 FPS
medium78 FPS7 FPS
high65 FPS4 FPS
ultra58 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low544 FPS73 FPS
medium454 FPS45 FPS
high353 FPS32 FPS
ultra299 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS35 FPS
medium288 FPS23 FPS
high235 FPS16 FPS
ultra197 FPS11 FPS
4K
low172 FPS10 FPS
medium144 FPS7 FPS
high125 FPS6 FPS
ultra101 FPS4 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low884 FPS204 FPS
medium713 FPS163 FPS
high643 FPS136 FPS
ultra569 FPS102 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS153 FPS
medium549 FPS123 FPS
high483 FPS102 FPS
ultra424 FPS77 FPS
4K
low467 FPS102 FPS
medium373 FPS82 FPS
high326 FPS68 FPS
ultra277 FPS51 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low751 FPS138 FPS
medium612 FPS107 FPS
high536 FPS87 FPS
ultra497 FPS70 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS100 FPS
medium500 FPS79 FPS
high433 FPS66 FPS
ultra395 FPS51 FPS
4K
low384 FPS59 FPS
medium324 FPS45 FPS
high301 FPS35 FPS
ultra272 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Pro 465

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 465

The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Pro 465's 4,538 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 493.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro 465 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 907 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
G3D Mark Score
26,919+493%
4,538
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 4.0
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+475%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+1469%
1.858 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+173%
907 MHz
ROPs
64+300%
16
TMUs
184+188%
64
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2220%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+3500%
1 MB

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 Pro 465 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 Pro 465 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
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 Pro 465 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 MB (Radeon Pro 465) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+3500%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro 465's 35W — a 140.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 465). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
TDP
200W
35W-83%
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+4%
129.7
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 465 launched at $500. The Radeon Pro 465 costs 16.5% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9.1 (Radeon Pro 465) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 393.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Pro 465
MSRP
$599
$500-17%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+393%
9.1
Codename
AD104
Baffin
Release
April 12 2023
October 30 2016
Ranking
#32
#547