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

✅+83.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 46.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 30.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,104 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅+83.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 46.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 30.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,104 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro Vega 56?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 12,104 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a 2017 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 2017, 83.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 83.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro Vega 56 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Pro Vega 56 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 12,104 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	158 FPS	95 FPS
medium	140 FPS	82 FPS
high	123 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	79 FPS
medium	109 FPS	68 FPS
high	96 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	31 FPS
medium	67 FPS	28 FPS
high	52 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	470 FPS	267 FPS
medium	405 FPS	227 FPS
high	327 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	189 FPS
medium	246 FPS	162 FPS
high	213 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	100 FPS
medium	120 FPS	83 FPS
high	105 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	885 FPS	485 FPS
medium	712 FPS	417 FPS
high	619 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	386 FPS
medium	557 FPS	327 FPS
high	473 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	245 FPS
medium	388 FPS	202 FPS
high	330 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	123 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	600 FPS	176 FPS
medium	527 FPS	144 FPS
high	433 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	127 FPS
medium	433 FPS	107 FPS
high	339 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	73 FPS
medium	270 FPS	61 FPS
high	238 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	37 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro Vega 56

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 Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 12,104 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 83.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	22,172+83%	12,104
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+64%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+127%	8.96 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+38%	1250 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+559%	0.88 MB
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 Vega 56 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
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 Vega 56 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 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 Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
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 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 4.7% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP	220W	210W-5%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+75%	57.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 30.3 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 46.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).