GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+729.6%

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 7 4800H

2 GB 43

3,245

0.0%

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

✅+729.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 523.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $450 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

❌365.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 43W.

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($450 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 43W instead of 200W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,245 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).
❌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 7.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

2025

Why buy it

✅+729.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 523.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $450 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 $149 less on MSRP ($450 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 43W instead of 200W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌365.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 43W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,245 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).
❌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 7.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,245 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is a 2025 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 729.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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 33.1% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $450 MSRP, and you are getting 729.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 523.2%. Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (43W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (43W vs 200W), and staying closer to $450 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 729.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 523.2%.

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 7 4800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	183 FPS	146 FPS
medium	167 FPS	117 FPS
high	151 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	110 FPS
medium	124 FPS	88 FPS
high	110 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	60 FPS
medium	78 FPS	53 FPS
high	65 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	544 FPS	146 FPS
medium	454 FPS	117 FPS
high	353 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	110 FPS
medium	288 FPS	88 FPS
high	235 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	73 FPS
medium	144 FPS	58 FPS
high	125 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	884 FPS	146 FPS
medium	713 FPS	117 FPS
high	643 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	110 FPS
medium	549 FPS	88 FPS
high	483 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	73 FPS
medium	373 FPS	58 FPS
high	326 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
1080p
low	751 FPS	146 FPS
medium	612 FPS	117 FPS
high	536 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	110 FPS
medium	500 FPS	88 FPS
high	433 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	73 FPS
medium	324 FPS	58 FPS
high	301 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	37 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

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 7 4800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,245 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H's 3,245 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 729.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
G3D Mark Score	26,919+730%	3,245
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	5888+229%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+77%	16.49 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+8%	2300 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+64%	112
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+64%	28

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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 7 4800H 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 7 4800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
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 7 4800H 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. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+1700%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H's 43W — a 129.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
TDP	200W	43W-79%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+78%	75.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H launched at $450. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H costs 24.9% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7.2 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 523.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).