GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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AMD

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025Core: 1660 MHzBoost: 2920 MHz

Popular choices:

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

  • +4179.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 750.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $119 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).
  • 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 R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025

Why buy it

  • Costs $480 less on MSRP ($119 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (629 vs 26,919).
  • 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).
  • 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 5.3 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 629 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is a 2025 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 4179.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 about 403.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $119 MSRP, and you are getting 4179.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 750.2%. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?
Yes. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 and staying closer to $119 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 4179.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 750.2%.

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low183 FPS28 FPS
medium167 FPS23 FPS
high151 FPS19 FPS
ultra131 FPS14 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS21 FPS
medium124 FPS17 FPS
high110 FPS14 FPS
ultra101 FPS11 FPS
4K
low92 FPS14 FPS
medium78 FPS11 FPS
high65 FPS9 FPS
ultra58 FPS7 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low544 FPS28 FPS
medium454 FPS23 FPS
high353 FPS19 FPS
ultra299 FPS14 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS21 FPS
medium288 FPS17 FPS
high235 FPS14 FPS
ultra197 FPS11 FPS
4K
low172 FPS14 FPS
medium144 FPS11 FPS
high125 FPS9 FPS
ultra101 FPS7 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low884 FPS28 FPS
medium713 FPS23 FPS
high643 FPS19 FPS
ultra569 FPS14 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS21 FPS
medium549 FPS17 FPS
high483 FPS14 FPS
ultra424 FPS11 FPS
4K
low467 FPS14 FPS
medium373 FPS11 FPS
high326 FPS9 FPS
ultra277 FPS7 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low751 FPS28 FPS
medium612 FPS23 FPS
high536 FPS19 FPS
ultra497 FPS14 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS21 FPS
medium500 FPS17 FPS
high433 FPS14 FPS
ultra395 FPS11 FPS
4K
low384 FPS14 FPS
medium324 FPS11 FPS
high301 FPS9 FPS
ultra272 FPS7 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 629 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 4179.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) with 184 Tensor cores vs 128.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
G3D Mark Score
26,919+4180%
629
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

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 R7 PRO A10-9700B relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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 R7 PRO A10-9700B has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
TDP
200W-33%
300W
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+6310%
2.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B costs 80.1% less ($480 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.3 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 747.2% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP
$599
$119-80%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+747%
5.3
Codename
AD104
Navi 48
Release
April 12 2023
July 23 2025
Ranking
#32
#23