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 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,600 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 278.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega II: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega II is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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267.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,600 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 278.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega II: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega II is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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267.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 better than Radeon Pro Vega II?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 16,068 vs 15,597 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2070 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (175W vs 475W).

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

GeForce RTX 2070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 2070 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $599 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2070 is about $1,600 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $2,199 MSRP, and you are getting 3.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer 2019 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro Vega II make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 currently gives you 3.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 278.2%.

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 2070 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	152 FPS	145 FPS
medium	134 FPS	135 FPS
high	117 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	128 FPS
medium	107 FPS	109 FPS
high	91 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	60 FPS
medium	63 FPS	53 FPS
high	48 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	321 FPS	414 FPS
medium	269 FPS	348 FPS
high	219 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	258 FPS
medium	182 FPS	219 FPS
high	150 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	120 FPS
medium	105 FPS	99 FPS
high	85 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	723 FPS	687 FPS
medium	578 FPS	561 FPS
high	482 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	520 FPS
medium	434 FPS	421 FPS
high	362 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	315 FPS
medium	289 FPS	270 FPS
high	241 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	434 FPS	422 FPS
medium	367 FPS	353 FPS
high	297 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	313 FPS
medium	309 FPS	265 FPS
high	239 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	185 FPS
medium	170 FPS	166 FPS
high	158 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon Pro Vega II

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon Pro Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	16,068+3%	15,597
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	14.09 TFLOPS+89%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1720 MHz+6%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	256+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+130%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
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 2070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	864 GB/s+93%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 4.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 92.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	175W-63%	475W
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.8+180%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The GeForce RTX 2070 costs 72.8% less ($1600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 2070 offers 277.5% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).