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

✅102.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (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

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246.2% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $426 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm 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 equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅102.0% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (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 $426 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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246.2% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

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 equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 102.0% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 8,349 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX590 GME 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, 222.4% 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 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 about 246.2% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 102.0% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 222.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX590 GME still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX590 GME still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $173 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4070 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	183 FPS	139 FPS
medium	167 FPS	124 FPS
high	151 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	122 FPS
medium	124 FPS	100 FPS
high	110 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	71 FPS
medium	78 FPS	60 FPS
high	65 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	544 FPS	209 FPS
medium	454 FPS	179 FPS
high	353 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	143 FPS
medium	288 FPS	118 FPS
high	235 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	81 FPS
medium	144 FPS	69 FPS
high	125 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	884 FPS	376 FPS
medium	713 FPS	301 FPS
high	643 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	282 FPS
medium	549 FPS	225 FPS
high	483 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	188 FPS
medium	373 FPS	150 FPS
high	326 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	751 FPS	376 FPS
medium	612 FPS	301 FPS
high	536 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	282 FPS
medium	500 FPS	225 FPS
high	433 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	176 FPS
medium	324 FPS	138 FPS
high	301 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX590 GME

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 RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 8,349 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 222.4%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	26,919+222%	8,349
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+309%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+60%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+936%	0.56 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 RX590 GME 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 RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
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 RX590 GME has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	200W	175W-13%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+182%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 71.1% less ($426 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 7.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).