GeForce RTX 4070 vs RTXA5000-24Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

RTXA5000-24Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs RTXA5000-24Q Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 RTXA5000-24Q: 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

  • +460.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $3,122 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $3,721 MSRP).
  • Delivers 3381.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 1.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $3,721 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 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 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTXA5000-24Q

2021

Why buy it

  • 39.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 184).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,803 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 521.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,721 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 460.5% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 4,803), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RTXA5000-24Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. 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 $3,122 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $3,721, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3381.6% (44.9 vs 1.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs RTXA5000-24Q Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-24Q

The RTXA5000-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,803 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the RTXA5000-24Q's 4,803 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 460.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTXA5000-24Q uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-24Q). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-24Q). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 (RTXA5000-24Q) with 184 Tensor cores vs 256.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070RTXA5000-24Q
G3D Mark Score
26,919+460%
4,803
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
5888
8192+39%
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+5%
27.77 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+46%
1695 MHz
ROPs
64
96+50%
TMUs
184
256+39%
L1 Cache
5.8 MB
8 MB+38%
L2 Cache
36 MB+500%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46
64+39%
Tensor Cores
184
256+39%

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 RTXA5000-24Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The RTXA5000-24Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4070 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070RTXA5000-24Q
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-24Q 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 bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 64-bit on the RTXA5000-24Q. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-24Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070RTXA5000-24Q
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+500%
6 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the RTXA5000-24Q's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (RTXA5000-24Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070RTXA5000-24Q
TDP
200W-13%
230W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+544%
20.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the RTXA5000-24Q launched at $3721. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 83.9% cheaper ($3122 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.3 (RTXA5000-24Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 3353.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP
$599-84%
$3721
Performance per Dollar
44.9+3354%
1.3
Codename
AD104
GA102
Release
April 12 2023
April 12 2021
Ranking
#32
#53

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