GeForce RTX 4070 vs T400

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+645.9%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

T400

4 GB 30

3,609

0.0%

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.

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

✅+645.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 124.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 20.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.

T400

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $419 less on MSRP ($180 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,609 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

T400

2021

Why buy it

✅+645.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 124.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 20.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $419 less on MSRP ($180 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,609 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than T400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,609 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while T400 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, 645.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 232.8% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $180 MSRP, and you are getting 645.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 124.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 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 $180 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

T400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
1080p
low	183 FPS	38 FPS
medium	167 FPS	26 FPS
high	151 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	24 FPS
medium	124 FPS	16 FPS
high	110 FPS	8 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

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open T400

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
1080p
low	544 FPS	51 FPS
medium	454 FPS	27 FPS
high	353 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	16 FPS
medium	288 FPS	10 FPS
high	235 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	5 FPS
medium	144 FPS	3 FPS
high	125 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open T400

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
1080p
low	884 FPS	162 FPS
medium	713 FPS	130 FPS
high	643 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	122 FPS
medium	549 FPS	97 FPS
high	483 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	81 FPS
medium	373 FPS	65 FPS
high	326 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4070 Open T400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
1080p
low	751 FPS	162 FPS
medium	612 FPS	130 FPS
high	536 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	117 FPS
medium	500 FPS	94 FPS
high	433 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	69 FPS
medium	324 FPS	54 FPS
high	301 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and T400

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.

T400

The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the T400's 3,609 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 645.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the T400 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
G3D Mark Score	26,919+646%	3,609
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+1433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+2565%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+74%	1425 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	184+667%	24
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1426%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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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 T400 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 T400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the T400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1 MB (T400) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the T400's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400
TDP	200W	30W-85%
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+12%	120.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the T400 launched at $180. The T400 costs 69.9% less ($419 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 20.1 (T400) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 123.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).