GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

12GB GDDR6X. Documented release: April 2023.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

RTX 4070 12GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 285 FPS
Our rating: 70.2 /100
4070s we've tested: 56
Recorded benchmark rank: #25 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The RTX 4070 offered Ada efficiency and 12GB memory in a more approachable 70-class card. Its restrained power draw gave it a practical identity, although the later 4070 Super made the original position less clear-cut.

GPUsed Legend Rating

6.4 /10

6.4 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
Memory: 12GB GDDR6X
Documented release: April 2023
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented market

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: nvidia.com Release reference
Source 2: arstechnica.com

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