GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 134.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+134.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-134.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 13,444 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 134.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+135% | 13,444 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+200% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+578% | 5.914 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+126% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+50% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+200% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+50% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 320+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 43.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+43% | 352 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 112.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 80W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 500W-29% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8 | 168.1+52% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | TU104 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #11 | #188 |
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