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

✅+194.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 253.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $600 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

❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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20.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅+194.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 253.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $600 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

✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,540 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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20.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro 580X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 7,540 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 580X is a 2019 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 194.1% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 8nm process instead of 14nm. 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 194.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 253.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 580X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580X 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 $600 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 580X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	158 FPS	104 FPS
medium	140 FPS	88 FPS
high	123 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	90 FPS
medium	109 FPS	75 FPS
high	96 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	36 FPS
medium	67 FPS	32 FPS
high	52 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	470 FPS	195 FPS
medium	405 FPS	169 FPS
high	327 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	137 FPS
medium	246 FPS	111 FPS
high	213 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	74 FPS
medium	120 FPS	62 FPS
high	105 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	885 FPS	339 FPS
medium	712 FPS	271 FPS
high	619 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	254 FPS
medium	557 FPS	204 FPS
high	473 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	170 FPS
medium	388 FPS	136 FPS
high	330 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	85 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
1080p
low	600 FPS	240 FPS
medium	527 FPS	208 FPS
high	433 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	186 FPS
medium	433 FPS	163 FPS
high	339 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	100 FPS
medium	270 FPS	81 FPS
high	238 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro 580X

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 580X

The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 7,540 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 194.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
G3D Mark Score	22,172+194%	7,540
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+267%	5.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+44%	1200 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+936%	0.56 MB
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 580X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 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 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 150W — a 37.8% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro 580X
TDP	220W	150W-32%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+100%	50.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 16.8% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 252.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).