The RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance for its 12GB configuration and 200W efficiency, making it a standout for high-refresh 1440p gaming—with capable 4K play too. Here’s how it fares across real-world scenarios.
🎮 Raster Performance: Native & 1440p Excellence
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On average, the RTX 4070 hits ~126 FPS across a 13-game suite at 1440p—on par with or slightly ahead of the RTX 3080, while maintaining power efficiency and compact design.
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In Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 4K (Highest Quality), it delivers around 74 FPS average, competing with RTX 3080 and Radeon 6800 XT class performance.
📷 Figure 1 (first): TechSpot’s ranked 4K Tomb Raider bar chart—showing RTX 4070 (~74 FPS) behind higher-tier cards like 4080 and 3090 Ti.
🌐 Ray Tracing & DLSS Frame Generation
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With DLSS 3 and Frame Generation enabled, RTX 4070 maintains strong frame rates even under heavy RT loads. Cyberpunk 2077 and Control in DLSS-supported modes deliver DLSS-assisted FPS above 100 comfortably.
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Community feedback supports excellent 1440p RT performance with FG:
“At 1440p … get at 140+ FPS, even at Cyberpunk with a few tweaks.”
📷 Figure 2 (second): PCWorld / TechSpot chart comparing 4K vs 1440p FPS for RTX 4070.
📊 Synthetic & Efficiency Snapshot
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The RTX 4070’s geomean 1440p performance (~139 FPS in Warzone-like titles) easily matches older $700‑plus cards, while drawing power under 200W.
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Overclocked Founders Edition models show only minor gains, reinforcing RTX 4070’s solid out-of-the-box efficiency compared to RTX 4070 Ti and higher SKUs.
📷 Figure 3 (third): Tom’s Hardware geomean bar chart showing RTX 4070 average and 1% lows across titles (~notated blue/red chart).
🎯 4K Gaming & Real-World Usage
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At 4K, the RTX 4070 averages around 69–74 FPS, delivering playability in RT-supported titles with DLSS support turning it into a 60+ FPS 4K card.
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F1 22, Starfield, and Tomb Raider yield consistent high-FPS results when DLSS is enabled or native 1440p with DLSS upscaled to 4K is used.
📷 Figure 4 (fourth): 12‑game average bar graph ranking RTX 4070 among RTX 4090, 4080, 4070 Ti, and predecessors.
✅ Summary Table
| Scenario | RTX 4070 Performance | Notes |
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| 1440p average (13 games) | ~126 FPS | Comparable to RTX 3080 at lower power |
| Shadow of TR (4K) | ~74 FPS | Near RTX 3080 / Radeon 6800 XT performance |
| RT + DLSS 3 / FG (1440p) | 120–140+ FPS | Smooth RT experience in modern titles |
| 4K average framerate | ~70–75 FPS | Solid playable if DLSS/FG applied |
| Power Efficiency (TDP ~200W) | Excellent | Compact, quiet, low thermal use |
💬 Real User & Expert Feedback
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TechRadar hails RTX 4070 as a top-tier 1440p card with competent 4K support, all while staying power-efficient and compact in build.
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PCWorld praises its performance and features like DLSS 3 Frame Generation and Nvidia Reflex—making it ideal for modern gamers.
🧾 Final Verdict
If you game at 1440p, the RTX 4070 delivers excellent FPS, efficient thermals, and DLSS support for next-gen fidelity.
For 4K gaming, it’s usable with DLSS and frame generation—but raw native performance falls short vs 4080-tier parts.
Overall, it offers a compelling blend of value, efficiency, and modern feature support for high-refresh gaming without flagship pricing.
