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

✅55.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 24.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌11.8% longer card at 304mm vs 272mm.

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 272mm instead of 304mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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 36.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅55.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 24.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 272mm instead of 304mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌11.8% longer card at 304mm vs 272mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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 36.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 55.0% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 16,183 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 5700 XT is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2019, 66.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023). 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 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 55.0% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 66.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $449 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 RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	183 FPS	159 FPS
medium	167 FPS	140 FPS
high	151 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	134 FPS
medium	124 FPS	108 FPS
high	110 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	81 FPS
medium	78 FPS	69 FPS
high	65 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	544 FPS	298 FPS
medium	454 FPS	250 FPS
high	353 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	176 FPS
medium	288 FPS	147 FPS
high	235 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	88 FPS
medium	144 FPS	74 FPS
high	125 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	884 FPS	728 FPS
medium	713 FPS	583 FPS
high	643 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	546 FPS
medium	549 FPS	437 FPS
high	483 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	364 FPS
medium	373 FPS	291 FPS
high	326 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	751 FPS	535 FPS
medium	612 FPS	456 FPS
high	536 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	439 FPS
medium	500 FPS	376 FPS
high	433 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	265 FPS
medium	324 FPS	249 FPS
high	301 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	182 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 66.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	26,919+66%	16,183
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+130%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+199%	9.754 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+30%	1905 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
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 5700 XT has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+13%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 272mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	304mm	272mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+87%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449. The Radeon RX 5700 XT costs 25% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 24.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).