GeForce RTX 4070 vs T400

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
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T400

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs T400 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 T400: 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

  • +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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base 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).
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $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 645.9% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 3,609), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while T400 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $419 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $180, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 124.1% (44.9 vs 20.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs T400 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.

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.

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070T400
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

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 T400 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The T400 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070T400
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the T400 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 200% 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 T400. 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070T400
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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070T400
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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the T400 launched at $180. On MSRP, T400 was 69.9% cheaper ($419 less). 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 newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070T400
MSRP
$599
$180-70%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+123%
20.1
Codename
AD104
TU117
Release
April 12 2023
May 6 2021
Ranking
#32
#532

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