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

✅+69.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌83.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 120W.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 220W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,113 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅+69.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 220W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌83.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,113 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon PRO W6600X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 69.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 69.1% 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 $200 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 69.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 136.9%. Radeon PRO W6600X is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (120W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon PRO W6600X make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600X 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, lower power draw (120W vs 220W), and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 69.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 136.9%.

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 W6600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	158 FPS	167 FPS
medium	140 FPS	148 FPS
high	123 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	140 FPS
medium	109 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	84 FPS
medium	67 FPS	71 FPS
high	52 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	470 FPS	356 FPS
medium	405 FPS	291 FPS
high	327 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	215 FPS
medium	246 FPS	179 FPS
high	213 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	105 FPS
medium	120 FPS	87 FPS
high	105 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	885 FPS	590 FPS
medium	712 FPS	472 FPS
high	619 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	443 FPS
medium	557 FPS	354 FPS
high	473 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	295 FPS
medium	388 FPS	236 FPS
high	330 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	600 FPS	590 FPS
medium	527 FPS	472 FPS
high	433 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	443 FPS
medium	433 FPS	354 FPS
high	339 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	293 FPS
medium	270 FPS	236 FPS
high	238 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon PRO W6600X

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 W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 69.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	22,172+69%	13,113
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+100%	10.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2479 MHz+44%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+44%	128
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+44%	32

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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 W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
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. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	220W	120W-45%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	109.3+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 28.6% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 136.2% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).