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

✅+284.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 14.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 39.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌135.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 85W.
❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $420 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 85W instead of 200W, a 115W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,000 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+284.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 14.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 39.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $420 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 85W instead of 200W, a 115W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌135.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 85W.
❌30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,000 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 470 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 7,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 470 (móvel) 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, 284.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 234.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 284.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 470 (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 470 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 7,000 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 RX 470 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	183 FPS	101 FPS
medium	167 FPS	87 FPS
high	151 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	88 FPS
medium	124 FPS	77 FPS
high	110 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	28 FPS
medium	78 FPS	26 FPS
high	65 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	544 FPS	135 FPS
medium	454 FPS	108 FPS
high	353 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	79 FPS
medium	288 FPS	58 FPS
high	235 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	33 FPS
medium	144 FPS	24 FPS
high	125 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	884 FPS	315 FPS
medium	713 FPS	252 FPS
high	643 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	236 FPS
medium	549 FPS	189 FPS
high	483 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	158 FPS
medium	373 FPS	126 FPS
high	326 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	79 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
1080p
low	751 FPS	180 FPS
medium	612 FPS	149 FPS
high	536 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	128 FPS
medium	500 FPS	109 FPS
high	433 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	75 FPS
medium	324 FPS	60 FPS
high	301 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 RX 470 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1074 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points. Launch price was $549.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 7,000 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 284.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1074 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	26,919+285%	7,000
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+563%	4.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+130%	1074 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+44%	128
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 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 RX 470 (móvel) 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 RX 470 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
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 RX 470 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+125%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 85W — a 80.7% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
TDP	200W	85W-57%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	1mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+63%	82.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 70.1% less ($420 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 39.1 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 14.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).