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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 300W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 28,589).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅+28.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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160.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 220W.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 300W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+28.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 28,589).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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160.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,299 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 220W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon AI PRO R9700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 28.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 28.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $800 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,299 MSRP, and you are getting 1.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (22,172 vs 28,589). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 101.9%. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon AI PRO R9700 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $1,299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (22,172 vs 28,589) and 1.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 101.9%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Radeon AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	158 FPS	222 FPS
medium	140 FPS	206 FPS
high	123 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	201 FPS
medium	109 FPS	170 FPS
high	96 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	136 FPS
medium	67 FPS	115 FPS
high	52 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	470 FPS	572 FPS
medium	405 FPS	452 FPS
high	327 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	405 FPS
medium	246 FPS	324 FPS
high	213 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	205 FPS
medium	120 FPS	170 FPS
high	105 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	885 FPS	911 FPS
medium	712 FPS	755 FPS
high	619 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	701 FPS
medium	557 FPS	576 FPS
high	473 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	492 FPS
medium	388 FPS	406 FPS
high	330 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	600 FPS	812 FPS
medium	527 FPS	706 FPS
high	433 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	639 FPS
medium	433 FPS	555 FPS
high	339 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	426 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	424 FPS
medium	270 FPS	376 FPS
high	238 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	297 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon AI PRO R9700

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 28.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 184 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score	22,172	28,589+29%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+136%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2920 MHz+69%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	256+39%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	64+39%
Tensor Cores	184+44%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 5.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon AI PRO R9700
TDP	220W-27%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+6%	95.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 61.6% less ($800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 22.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 101.8% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).