
GeForce RTX 4070
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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
2023Why buy it
- β +1021.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022β2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β614.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 28W.
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
2020Why buy it
- β Draws 28W instead of 200W, a 172W reduction.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (2,400 vs 26,919).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 4070
2023UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
2020Why buy it
- β +1021.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022β2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 28W instead of 200W, a 172W reduction.
Trade-offs
- β614.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 28W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (2,400 vs 26,919).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 183 FPS | 80 FPS |
| medium | 167 FPS | 70 FPS |
| high | 151 FPS | 50 FPS |
| ultra | 131 FPS | 32 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 150 FPS | 66 FPS |
| medium | 124 FPS | 58 FPS |
| high | 110 FPS | 37 FPS |
| ultra | 101 FPS | 23 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 92 FPS | 24 FPS |
| medium | 78 FPS | 23 FPS |
| high | 65 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 58 FPS | 12 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 544 FPS | 86 FPS |
| medium | 454 FPS | 58 FPS |
| high | 353 FPS | 40 FPS |
| ultra | 299 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 351 FPS | 58 FPS |
| medium | 288 FPS | 34 FPS |
| high | 235 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 197 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 172 FPS | 28 FPS |
| medium | 144 FPS | 18 FPS |
| high | 125 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 101 FPS | 11 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 884 FPS | 108 FPS |
| medium | 713 FPS | 86 FPS |
| high | 643 FPS | 72 FPS |
| ultra | 569 FPS | 54 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 684 FPS | 81 FPS |
| medium | 549 FPS | 65 FPS |
| high | 483 FPS | 54 FPS |
| ultra | 424 FPS | 40 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 467 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 373 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 326 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 27 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 751 FPS | 108 FPS |
| medium | 612 FPS | 86 FPS |
| high | 536 FPS | 72 FPS |
| ultra | 497 FPS | 54 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 615 FPS | 81 FPS |
| medium | 500 FPS | 65 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 54 FPS |
| ultra | 395 FPS | 40 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 384 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 324 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 301 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 272 FPS | 27 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

GeForce RTX 4070
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.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 2,400 β the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1021.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+1022% | 2,400 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+12167% | 48 |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+71% | 1450 MHz |
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 Xe G4 48EUs 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 Xe G4 48EUs relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W β a 150.9% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80Β°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 28W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80Β°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+57% | 85.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) β the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | AD104 | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | April 12 2023 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #32 | #712 |
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