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

✅+33.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 33.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 33.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 270mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,562 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌11.6% longer card at 270mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 33.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 33.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 270mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,562 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌11.6% longer card at 270mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 33.9% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 in basically the same MSRP band at $499 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 33.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 33.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 $499 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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	158 FPS	196 FPS
medium	140 FPS	178 FPS
high	123 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	166 FPS
medium	109 FPS	135 FPS
high	96 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	87 FPS
medium	67 FPS	74 FPS
high	52 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	470 FPS	320 FPS
medium	405 FPS	262 FPS
high	327 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	179 FPS
medium	246 FPS	147 FPS
high	213 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	88 FPS
medium	120 FPS	72 FPS
high	105 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	885 FPS	745 FPS
medium	712 FPS	596 FPS
high	619 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	559 FPS
medium	557 FPS	447 FPS
high	473 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	373 FPS
medium	388 FPS	298 FPS
high	330 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	600 FPS	580 FPS
medium	527 FPS	497 FPS
high	433 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	467 FPS
medium	433 FPS	404 FPS
high	339 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	264 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	283 FPS
medium	270 FPS	267 FPS
high	238 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 16,562 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 33.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
G3D Mark Score	22,172+34%	16,562
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+130%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+100%	10.14 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1980 MHz+15%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 225W — a 2.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
TDP	220W-2%	225W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	270mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+37%	73.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 33.2 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 33.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).