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.

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A3000 Mobile across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A3000 Mobile across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A3000 Mobile better than Radeon RX 5700M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. RTX A3000 Mobile averages 3.3% more FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,669 vs 12,720 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX A3000 Mobile is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (70W vs 180W).

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

Radeon RX 5700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

RTX A3000 Mobile can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. RTX A3000 Mobile is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. RTX A3000 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5700M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 5700M make more sense than RTX A3000 Mobile?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700M 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 future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of RTX A3000 Mobile. The trade-off is that RTX A3000 Mobile currently gives you 0.4% higher G3D Mark and 3.3% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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.

Radeon RX 5700M Benchmark Check

RTX A3000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	154 FPS	110 FPS
medium	140 FPS	93 FPS
high	122 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	94 FPS
medium	109 FPS	79 FPS
high	93 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	39 FPS
medium	66 FPS	35 FPS
high	53 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	262 FPS	188 FPS
medium	220 FPS	149 FPS
high	154 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	159 FPS	129 FPS
medium	133 FPS	104 FPS
high	100 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	70 FPS
medium	73 FPS	56 FPS
high	58 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	570 FPS	572 FPS
medium	456 FPS	458 FPS
high	380 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	429 FPS
medium	342 FPS	343 FPS
high	285 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	286 FPS
medium	228 FPS	229 FPS
high	190 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	432 FPS	276 FPS
medium	361 FPS	241 FPS
high	301 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	213 FPS
medium	303 FPS	190 FPS
high	239 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	194 FPS	129 FPS
medium	155 FPS	110 FPS
high	140 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	70 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700M and RTX A3000 Mobile

Radeon RX 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

RTX A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700M scores 12,669 and the RTX A3000 Mobile reaches 12,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1230 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	12,669	12,720
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.926 TFLOPS	10.08 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1720 MHz+40%	1230 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+13%	128
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M 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 RTX A3000 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX A3000 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A3000 Mobile). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A3000 Mobile).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
Encoder	VCN 2.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 2.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700M draws 180W versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 88% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	RTX A3000 Mobile
TDP	180W	70W-61%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	70.4	181.7+158%