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

✅17.3% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 199.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,919 vs 30,020).
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌82% longer card at 304mm vs 167mm.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅+11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅52.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 184).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 304mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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233.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅17.3% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 199.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Why buy it

✅+11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅52.2% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 184).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 304mm, a 137mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (26,919 vs 30,020).
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌82% longer card at 304mm vs 167mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
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233.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.3% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data, 11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 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 broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $1,400 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 17.3% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (26,919 vs 30,020). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 199.3%. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (70W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 200W), and staying closer to $1,999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (26,919 vs 30,020) and 17.3% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 199.3%.

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	183 FPS	171 FPS
medium	167 FPS	153 FPS
high	151 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	151 FPS
medium	124 FPS	129 FPS
high	110 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	75 FPS
medium	78 FPS	64 FPS
high	65 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	544 FPS	288 FPS
medium	454 FPS	231 FPS
high	353 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	223 FPS
medium	288 FPS	171 FPS
high	235 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	125 FPS
medium	144 FPS	100 FPS
high	125 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	884 FPS	777 FPS
medium	713 FPS	644 FPS
high	643 FPS	549 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	571 FPS
medium	549 FPS	475 FPS
high	483 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	407 FPS
medium	373 FPS	336 FPS
high	326 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	217 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	751 FPS	292 FPS
medium	612 FPS	252 FPS
high	536 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	230 FPS
medium	500 FPS	201 FPS
high	433 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	141 FPS
medium	324 FPS	119 FPS
high	301 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	80 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 30,020 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 11.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 184 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
G3D Mark Score	26,919	30,020+12%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	8960+52%
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+14%	25.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+73%	1432 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	280+52%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	8.8 MB+52%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	70+52%
Tensor Cores	184	280+52%

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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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB	48 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 167mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
TDP	200W	70W-65%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	167mm
Height	137mm	69mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	72°C-10%
Perf/Watt	134.6	428.9+219%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 70% less ($1400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 15.0 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 199.3% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).