GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Vega 8

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

✅915.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 329.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 10.5 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

❌344.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 45W.

Radeon Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $449 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 200W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Radeon Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅915.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 329.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 10.5 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 45W instead of 200W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌344.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Radeon Vega 8?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 915.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 1,569 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Vega 8 is a 2021 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 2021, 1615.7% 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 915.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1615.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 is 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,569 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 Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	183 FPS	28 FPS
medium	167 FPS	20 FPS
high	151 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	21 FPS
medium	124 FPS	13 FPS
high	110 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	9 FPS
medium	78 FPS	6 FPS
high	65 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	544 FPS	71 FPS
medium	454 FPS	48 FPS
high	353 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	46 FPS
medium	288 FPS	25 FPS
high	235 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	23 FPS
medium	144 FPS	14 FPS
high	125 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	884 FPS	71 FPS
medium	713 FPS	56 FPS
high	643 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	53 FPS
medium	549 FPS	42 FPS
high	483 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	35 FPS
medium	373 FPS	28 FPS
high	326 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	18 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	751 FPS	71 FPS
medium	612 FPS	56 FPS
high	536 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	53 FPS
medium	500 FPS	42 FPS
high	433 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	35 FPS
medium	324 FPS	28 FPS
high	301 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	18 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon Vega 8

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 Vega 8

The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Vega 8's 1,569 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1615.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1616%	1,569
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+1214%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+1613%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+30%	1900 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	184+557%	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 Vega 8 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 Vega 8 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
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 Vega 8 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
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 Vega 8's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon Vega 8
TDP	200W	45W-78%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+286%	34.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 75% less ($449 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 10.5 (Radeon Vega 8) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 327.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).