GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+1230.0%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

2 GB 110

2,024

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

About G3D Mark

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

✅+1230% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 566.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $300 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌81.8% higher power demand at 200W vs 110W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 110W instead of 200W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,024 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

2019

Why buy it

✅+1230% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 566.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $300 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 110W instead of 200W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌81.8% higher power demand at 200W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,024 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 2,024 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is a 2019 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 2019, 1230.0% 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 99.7% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 1230.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 566.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U 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 $300 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 Ryzen 5 5500U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	183 FPS	83 FPS
medium	167 FPS	68 FPS
high	151 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	68 FPS
medium	124 FPS	55 FPS
high	110 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	27 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 Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	544 FPS	91 FPS
medium	454 FPS	73 FPS
high	353 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	68 FPS
medium	288 FPS	47 FPS
high	235 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	36 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 Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	884 FPS	91 FPS
medium	713 FPS	73 FPS
high	643 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	68 FPS
medium	549 FPS	55 FPS
high	483 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	46 FPS
medium	373 FPS	36 FPS
high	326 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	751 FPS	91 FPS
medium	612 FPS	73 FPS
high	536 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	68 FPS
medium	500 FPS	55 FPS
high	433 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	46 FPS
medium	324 FPS	36 FPS
high	301 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	23 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

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 Ryzen 5 5500U

The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 2,024 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1230%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1230%	2,024
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+318%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+461%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+34%	1845 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+109%	88

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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 Ryzen 5 5500U 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 Ryzen 5 5500U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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 Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 110W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
TDP	200W	110W-45%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+632%	18.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U costs 49.9% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 570.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).