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

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅2.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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16% HIGHER MSRP
$579 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $579 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅2.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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16% HIGHER MSRP
$579 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6800 averages 2.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 22,172 vs 22,056 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6800 is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Radeon RX 6800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. Radeon RX 6800 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6800 is about 16.0% more expensive on MSRP at $579 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 2.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (22,056 vs 22,172). Moving to $579 MSRP gets you and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Is GeForce RTX 3070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $499 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 6800 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with FSR 3 + AFMF.

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 6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	158 FPS	221 FPS
medium	140 FPS	203 FPS
high	123 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	200 FPS
medium	109 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	135 FPS
medium	67 FPS	114 FPS
high	52 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	470 FPS	508 FPS
medium	405 FPS	436 FPS
high	327 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	338 FPS
medium	246 FPS	283 FPS
high	213 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	144 FPS
medium	120 FPS	124 FPS
high	105 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	885 FPS	901 FPS
medium	712 FPS	734 FPS
high	619 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	691 FPS
medium	557 FPS	557 FPS
high	473 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	482 FPS
medium	388 FPS	391 FPS
high	330 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	600 FPS	641 FPS
medium	527 FPS	547 FPS
high	433 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	434 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	536 FPS
medium	433 FPS	462 FPS
high	339 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	343 FPS
medium	270 FPS	306 FPS
high	238 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	243 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 6800

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 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 and the Radeon RX 6800 reaches 22,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
G3D Mark Score	22,172	22,056
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+26%	16.17 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2105 MHz+22%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+673%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
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 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s+14%
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
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 RX 6800's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+14%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 13.8% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 38.1 (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 16.5% better value.