Radeon RX Vega M GL vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX Vega M GL
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is positioned at rank #208 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 589.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-589.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+589.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 88% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega M GL.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GL and GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX Vega M GL
The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 3,906 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 589.2%. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,906 | 26,919+589% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 5888+360% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.588 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+1026% |
| Boost Clock | 1011 MHz | 2475 MHz+145% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 184+130% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 5.8 MB+1771% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+3500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 181.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 179.2 GB/s | 504 GB/s+181% |
| Bus Width | 1024-bit+433% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+3500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-68% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 304mm |
| Height | 0mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 60.1 | 134.6+124% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega M GL launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Radeon RX Vega M GL costs 72.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 88.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega M GL | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-75% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-73% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.0 | 48.9+88% |
| Codename | Polaris 22 | AD104 |
| Release | February 1 2018 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #500 | #32 |
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