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 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 better than Radeon RX 7800M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,068 vs 15,984 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2070 is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7800M is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 12 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 5nm process instead of 12nm. 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 2070 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $599 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7800M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7800M make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800M 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark. 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.

GeForce RTX 2070 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	152 FPS	215 FPS
medium	134 FPS	196 FPS
high	117 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	180 FPS
medium	107 FPS	147 FPS
high	91 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	94 FPS
medium	63 FPS	78 FPS
high	48 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	327 FPS	452 FPS
medium	272 FPS	384 FPS
high	221 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	344 FPS
medium	177 FPS	286 FPS
high	145 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	169 FPS
medium	100 FPS	141 FPS
high	79 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	723 FPS	719 FPS
medium	578 FPS	575 FPS
high	482 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	539 FPS
medium	434 FPS	432 FPS
high	362 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	360 FPS
medium	289 FPS	288 FPS
high	241 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	472 FPS	687 FPS
medium	401 FPS	575 FPS
high	320 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	525 FPS
medium	332 FPS	432 FPS
high	254 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	220 FPS	360 FPS
medium	182 FPS	288 FPS
high	168 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 7800M

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 288 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	16,068	15,984
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+381%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	2335 MHz+44%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	144	240+67%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36	60+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M 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 2070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
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 2070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 2.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7800M
TDP	175W-3%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.8+3%	88.8