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

✅+78.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,442 vs 22,172).
❌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.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅+78.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,442 vs 22,172).
❌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.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 78.2% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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 78.2% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $1 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 78.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 78.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 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 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	158 FPS	240 FPS
medium	140 FPS	227 FPS
high	123 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	222 FPS
medium	109 FPS	188 FPS
high	96 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	117 FPS
medium	67 FPS	98 FPS
high	52 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	64 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	470 FPS	231 FPS
medium	405 FPS	193 FPS
high	327 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	150 FPS
medium	246 FPS	125 FPS
high	213 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	79 FPS
medium	120 FPS	66 FPS
high	105 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	41 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	885 FPS	560 FPS
medium	712 FPS	448 FPS
high	619 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	420 FPS
medium	557 FPS	336 FPS
high	473 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	280 FPS
medium	388 FPS	224 FPS
high	330 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	140 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	600 FPS	383 FPS
medium	527 FPS	329 FPS
high	433 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	305 FPS
medium	433 FPS	265 FPS
high	339 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	164 FPS
medium	270 FPS	131 FPS
high	238 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro 5700 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 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 12,442 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 78.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1499 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	22,172+78%	12,442
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+130%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+165%	7.675 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+15%	1499 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 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 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	RDNA 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Unified Video Decoder 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 51.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
TDP	220W	130W-41%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+5%	95.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 0.2% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24.9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 78.3% better value.