GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon VE

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon VE FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon VE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅19124.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌84.2% longer card at 304mm vs 165mm.

Radeon VE

2019

Why buy it

✅Measures 165mm instead of 304mm, a 139mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19124.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1345850% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 2), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon VE has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon VE Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1345850%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon VE
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1345850%	2
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+117%	13.44 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+41%	1750 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+517%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon VE does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon VE leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon VE
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon VE carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 64-bit on the Radeon VE. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon VE
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 7_0 (Radeon VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon VE
DirectX	12.2+74%	7_0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 38.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 165mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon VE
TDP	200W-32%	295W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	165mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon VE launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon VE was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon VE
MSRP	$599	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	44.9	Infinity
Codename	AD104	Vega 20
Release	April 12 2023	February 7 2019
Ranking	#32	#125

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