GeForce RTX 4070 vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • βœ…+2143.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022βˆ’2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 vs 26,919).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is a 2020 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 2020, 2143.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2143.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low183 FPS54 FPS
medium167 FPS43 FPS
high151 FPS36 FPS
ultra131 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS40 FPS
medium124 FPS32 FPS
high110 FPS27 FPS
ultra101 FPS20 FPS
4K
low92 FPS24 FPS
medium78 FPS22 FPS
high65 FPS14 FPS
ultra58 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low544 FPS54 FPS
medium454 FPS43 FPS
high353 FPS36 FPS
ultra299 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS40 FPS
medium288 FPS32 FPS
high235 FPS25 FPS
ultra197 FPS19 FPS
4K
low172 FPS27 FPS
medium144 FPS18 FPS
high125 FPS14 FPS
ultra101 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low884 FPS54 FPS
medium713 FPS43 FPS
high643 FPS36 FPS
ultra569 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS40 FPS
medium549 FPS32 FPS
high483 FPS27 FPS
ultra424 FPS20 FPS
4K
low467 FPS27 FPS
medium373 FPS22 FPS
high326 FPS18 FPS
ultra277 FPS14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low751 FPS54 FPS
medium612 FPS43 FPS
high536 FPS36 FPS
ultra497 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS40 FPS
medium500 FPS32 FPS
high433 FPS27 FPS
ultra395 FPS20 FPS
4K
low384 FPS27 FPS
medium324 FPS22 FPS
high301 FPS18 FPS
ultra272 FPS14 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 1,200 β€” the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 2143.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
26,919+2143%
1,200
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
5 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
5888+9100%
64
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+395%
500 MHz
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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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6X
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
QuickSync
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
QuickSync
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W β€” a 186.5% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80Β°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
200W
7W-97%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
304mm
0mm
Height
137mm
0mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80Β°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
134.6
171.4+27%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) β€” the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
Infinity
Codename
AD104
Lakefield GT2
Release
April 12 2023
May 28 2020
Ranking
#32
#893