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

✅+127.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 280.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 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.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 140W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

RTX A4000H

2021

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 140W instead of 200W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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.
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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅+127.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 280.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

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 140W instead of 200W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 304mm, a 63mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 140W.
❌26.1% longer card at 304mm vs 241mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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.
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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than RTX A4000H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 11,815 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while RTX A4000H is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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, 127.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 $401 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 127.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 280.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A4000H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A4000H 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 $1,000 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

RTX A4000H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	183 FPS	165 FPS
medium	167 FPS	144 FPS
high	151 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	132 FPS
medium	124 FPS	110 FPS
high	110 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	52 FPS
medium	78 FPS	45 FPS
high	65 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	544 FPS	271 FPS
medium	454 FPS	226 FPS
high	353 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	191 FPS
medium	288 FPS	152 FPS
high	235 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	95 FPS
medium	144 FPS	76 FPS
high	125 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	884 FPS	532 FPS
medium	713 FPS	425 FPS
high	643 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	399 FPS
medium	549 FPS	319 FPS
high	483 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	266 FPS
medium	373 FPS	213 FPS
high	326 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	751 FPS	350 FPS
medium	612 FPS	306 FPS
high	536 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	261 FPS
medium	500 FPS	235 FPS
high	433 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	156 FPS
medium	324 FPS	134 FPS
high	301 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	85 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX A4000H

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 A4000H

The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the RTX A4000H's 11,815 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 127.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score	26,919+128%	11,815
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+52%	19.17 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+59%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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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 RTX A4000H lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A4000H supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000H has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+13%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
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 None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs None (RTX A4000H).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	None
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	None
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	None

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 35.3% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX A4000H
TDP	200W	140W-30%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	241mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+59%	84.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 40.1% less ($401 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.8 (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 280.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).