GeForce RTX 4070 vs T400 4GB

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

Popular choices:

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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+607.8%

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 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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

✅+607.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 87.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $159 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).
✅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.
❌94.9% longer card at 304mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $440 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 304mm, a 148mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+607.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 87.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $159 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).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $440 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 304mm, a 148mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.
❌94.9% longer card at 304mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while T400 4GB 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, 607.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 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 276.7% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 607.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 87.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T400 4GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 4GB 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 $159 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 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	183 FPS	35 FPS
medium	167 FPS	22 FPS
high	151 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	21 FPS
medium	124 FPS	13 FPS
high	110 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	8 FPS
medium	78 FPS	6 FPS
high	65 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	544 FPS	48 FPS
medium	454 FPS	26 FPS
high	353 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	14 FPS
medium	288 FPS	9 FPS
high	235 FPS	6 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

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	884 FPS	171 FPS
medium	713 FPS	137 FPS
high	643 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	128 FPS
medium	549 FPS	103 FPS
high	483 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	86 FPS
medium	373 FPS	68 FPS
high	326 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
1080p
low	751 FPS	170 FPS
medium	612 FPS	137 FPS
high	536 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	116 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	53 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 4GB

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 4GB

The T400 4GB 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: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 607.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	26,919+608%	3,803
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 4GB 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 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
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 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% 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 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+3500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 156mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	T400 4GB
TDP	200W	30W-85%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	156mm
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+6%	126.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 73.5% less ($440 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 87.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).