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

✅+484.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 532.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $649 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).

Trade-offs

❌100% longer card at 304mm vs 152mm.

Radeon R9 Nano

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 152mm instead of 304mm, a 152mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,609 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: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon R9 Nano

2015

Why buy it

✅+484.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 532.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $649 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).

Why buy it

✅Measures 152mm instead of 304mm, a 152mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌100% longer card at 304mm vs 152mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,609 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: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon R9 Nano?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 4,609 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon R9 Nano is a 2015 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 2015, 484.1% 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 484.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 532.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon R9 Nano still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 Nano is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $649 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 R9 Nano Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	183 FPS	116 FPS
medium	167 FPS	99 FPS
high	151 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	93 FPS
medium	124 FPS	78 FPS
high	110 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	33 FPS
medium	78 FPS	30 FPS
high	65 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon R9 Nano

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	544 FPS	207 FPS
medium	454 FPS	166 FPS
high	353 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	156 FPS
medium	288 FPS	124 FPS
high	235 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	98 FPS
medium	144 FPS	80 FPS
high	125 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	49 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon R9 Nano

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	884 FPS	207 FPS
medium	713 FPS	166 FPS
high	643 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	156 FPS
medium	549 FPS	124 FPS
high	483 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	104 FPS
medium	373 FPS	83 FPS
high	326 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon R9 Nano

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
1080p
low	751 FPS	196 FPS
medium	612 FPS	164 FPS
high	536 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	137 FPS
medium	500 FPS	117 FPS
high	433 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	82 FPS
medium	324 FPS	68 FPS
high	301 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	42 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open Radeon R9 Nano

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon R9 Nano

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 R9 Nano

The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 4,609 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 484.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
G3D Mark Score	26,919+484%	4,609
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+256%	8.192 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+148%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	256+39%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 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 R9 Nano 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 R9 Nano relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
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 R9 Nano has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) — a 1.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	512 GB/s+2%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
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 R9 Nano's 175W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon R9 Nano is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 152mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R9 Nano
TDP	200W	175W-13%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	304mm	152mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+412%	26.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 7.7% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.1 (Radeon R9 Nano) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 532.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).