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

✅+586.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 71.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $449 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅+586.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 71.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $449 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is a 2018 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 2018, 586.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, 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 299.3% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 586.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,922 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 Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	183 FPS	76 FPS
medium	167 FPS	65 FPS
high	151 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	68 FPS
medium	124 FPS	58 FPS
high	110 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	24 FPS
medium	78 FPS	23 FPS
high	65 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	544 FPS	110 FPS
medium	454 FPS	76 FPS
high	353 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	75 FPS
medium	288 FPS	45 FPS
high	235 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	34 FPS
medium	144 FPS	23 FPS
high	125 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	884 FPS	176 FPS
medium	713 FPS	141 FPS
high	643 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	132 FPS
medium	549 FPS	106 FPS
high	483 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	88 FPS
medium	373 FPS	71 FPS
high	326 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	751 FPS	128 FPS
medium	612 FPS	104 FPS
high	536 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	97 FPS
medium	500 FPS	80 FPS
high	433 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	57 FPS
medium	324 FPS	45 FPS
high	301 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 586.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	26,919+586%	3,922
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Vega
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+360%	1280
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+145%	1011 MHz

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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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 181.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6X	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+181%	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	1024-bit+433%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	200W	65W-68%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	0mm
Height	137mm	0mm
Slots	3	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	134.6+123%	60.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 75% less ($449 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 72% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).