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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation: 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

✅37.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 273.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 12.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm 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 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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233.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,999 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 37.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 11.9% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 24,046), 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 2 GB of VRAM. 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 to buy today. It is $1,400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $1,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 273.6% (44.9 vs 12.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 24,046 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 11.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	26,919+12%	24,046
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+9%	26.73 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+59%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 160-bit on the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+40%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+20%	160-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12.2	12.2
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 8th Gen NVENC (3x) (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	8th Gen NVENC (3x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
TDP	200W	70W-65%
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	134.6	343.5+155%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched at $1999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 70% cheaper ($1400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.0 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 274.2% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP	$599-70%	$1999
Performance per Dollar	44.9+274%	12.0
Codename	AD104	AD104
Release	April 12 2023	August 9 2023
Ranking	#32	#47

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