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

✅199.8% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 11.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 39.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌76% higher power demand at 220W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 220W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅199.8% more average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 11.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 39.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 220W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌76% higher power demand at 220W vs 125W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro 5500 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 199.8% more FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 7,910 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 5500 XT is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 180.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 150.8% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 199.8% more estimated average FPS across 40 tracked games in our benchmark data and 180.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 11.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5500 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5500 XT is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Pro 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	158 FPS	83 FPS
medium	140 FPS	72 FPS
high	123 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	73 FPS
medium	109 FPS	64 FPS
high	96 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	27 FPS
medium	67 FPS	26 FPS
high	52 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	470 FPS	136 FPS
medium	405 FPS	102 FPS
high	327 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	90 FPS
medium	246 FPS	61 FPS
high	213 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	41 FPS
medium	120 FPS	30 FPS
high	105 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	18 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	885 FPS	350 FPS
medium	712 FPS	285 FPS
high	619 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	267 FPS
medium	557 FPS	214 FPS
high	473 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	177 FPS
medium	388 FPS	142 FPS
high	330 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	76 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
1080p
low	600 FPS	156 FPS
medium	527 FPS	123 FPS
high	433 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	116 FPS
medium	433 FPS	93 FPS
high	339 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	62 FPS
medium	270 FPS	50 FPS
high	238 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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 Pro 5500 XT

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 7,910 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 180.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score	22,172+180%	7,910
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+283%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+276%	5.398 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1757 MHz+2%
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	184+92%	96
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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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 Pro 5500 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
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 Pro 5500 XT has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 55.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
TDP	220W	125W-43%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+59%	63.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT costs 60.1% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 39.7 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 11.8% better value.