GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 30.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 63% higher power demand at 220W vs 135W.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 135W instead of 220W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 6700M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 30.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 63.9% 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?
Radeon RX 6700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 10 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 30.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 63.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 6700M is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (135W vs 220W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon RX 6700M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
Yes. Radeon RX 6700M 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 (135W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 63.9% higher G3D Mark and 30.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low158 FPS164 FPS
medium140 FPS146 FPS
high123 FPS127 FPS
ultra104 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS138 FPS
medium109 FPS112 FPS
high96 FPS98 FPS
ultra86 FPS89 FPS
4K
low80 FPS84 FPS
medium67 FPS70 FPS
high52 FPS55 FPS
ultra45 FPS48 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low470 FPS392 FPS
medium405 FPS329 FPS
high327 FPS269 FPS
ultra277 FPS223 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS255 FPS
medium246 FPS213 FPS
high213 FPS177 FPS
ultra179 FPS144 FPS
4K
low141 FPS120 FPS
medium120 FPS103 FPS
high105 FPS83 FPS
ultra83 FPS63 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low885 FPS609 FPS
medium712 FPS487 FPS
high619 FPS406 FPS
ultra499 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS456 FPS
medium557 FPS365 FPS
high473 FPS304 FPS
ultra374 FPS228 FPS
4K
low479 FPS304 FPS
medium388 FPS243 FPS
high330 FPS203 FPS
ultra249 FPS152 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low600 FPS609 FPS
medium527 FPS487 FPS
high433 FPS406 FPS
ultra385 FPS304 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS456 FPS
medium433 FPS365 FPS
high339 FPS304 FPS
ultra297 FPS228 FPS
4K
low292 FPS291 FPS
medium270 FPS243 FPS
high238 FPS203 FPS
ultra200 FPS152 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 63.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score
22,172+64%
13,525
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+156%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+84%
11.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2400 MHz+39%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184+28%
144
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1060%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+28%
36

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
10 GB+25%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+40%
320 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+60%
160-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). 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 (Radeon RX 6700M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 135W — a 47.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
TDP
220W
135W-39%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
100.8
100.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6700M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700M
MSRP
$499
Codename
GA104
Navi 22
Release
September 1 2020
May 31 2021
Ranking
#63
#183