GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

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GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

2025Core: 1660 MHzBoost: 2920 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+3239.8%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

0.5 GB 300

806

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅986.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 842.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 4.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 986.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3239.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 806), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 has no comparable frame-generation support. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $430 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $169, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 842.3% (44.9 vs 4.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 R7 PRO A10-9700

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 806 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700's 806 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 3239.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 uses Bristol Ridge, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) with 184 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
G3D Mark Score	26,919+3240%	806
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Bristol Ridge
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+64%
Boost Clock	2475 MHz	2920 MHz+18%
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	184	256+39%
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	64+39%
Tensor Cores	184+44%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and System on the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+350%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	1mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+4885%	2.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 launched at $169. On MSRP, Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 was 71.8% cheaper ($430 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 835.4% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
MSRP	$599	$169-72%
Performance per Dollar	44.9+835%	4.8
Codename	AD104	Navi 48
Release	April 12 2023	July 23 2025
Ranking	#32	#23

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