The RTX 4070 is about 28% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RTX 4070 averages about 199 FPS and the RTX 4060 Ti about 156 FPS.
Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.
Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.
| Resolution | RTX 4070 | RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 199 FPS | 156 FPS |
| 1440p | 135 FPS | 106 FPS |
| 4K | 84 FPS | 66 FPS |
How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.
| Game | RTX 4070 | RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | Above recommended | Meets recommended |
| Forza Horizon 6 | Above recommended | Above recommended |
| Gears of War: E-Day | Meets recommended | Meets minimum |
| Crimson Desert | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| Phantom Blade Zero | Meets recommended | Meets recommended |
| RTX 4070 | RTX 4060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 300 ✓ | 235 |
| Video memory (VRAM) | 12 GB | 8 / 16 GB ✓ |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Power (board) | 200 W | 160 W ✓ |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS + Frame Generation | DLSS + Frame Generation |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Typical price (US) | $570 | $320 |
Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.
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Yes. The RTX 4070 is about 28% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 199 FPS vs 156 FPS.
It is a noticeable upgrade (about 28% faster), worth it if you can sell your RTX 4060 Ti or find a good price.
At 1440p High, our estimate is about 135 FPS for the RTX 4070 and 106 FPS for the RTX 4060 Ti on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RTX 4070 12 GB, RTX 4060 Ti 8 / 16 GB.
Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.
How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.