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 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 32.3 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 20 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 7900 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅66.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (20 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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63.8% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.3 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Radeon RX 7900 XT

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 63% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 32.3 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Newer upscaling generation: DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) vs FSR 3 (2023).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 250W instead of 300W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅6.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅66.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (20 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 20 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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63.8% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$549 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.3 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 300W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 XT better than GeForce RTX 5070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 7900 XT averages 6.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 28,854 vs 28,996 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7900 XT is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of FSR 3 (2023). 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?

Radeon RX 7900 XT is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 5070 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon RX 7900 XT is about 63.8% more expensive on MSRP at $899 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and you are getting 6.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 63.8% more on MSRP for only 6.9% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 5070 make more sense than Radeon RX 7900 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. Around $549 MSRP, you are saving about $350 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5070 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7900 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	188 FPS	254 FPS
medium	171 FPS	235 FPS
high	155 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	241 FPS
medium	125 FPS	201 FPS
high	111 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	169 FPS
medium	79 FPS	140 FPS
high	66 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	615 FPS	633 FPS
medium	514 FPS	542 FPS
high	389 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	353 FPS
1440p
low	406 FPS	463 FPS
medium	325 FPS	401 FPS
high	254 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	180 FPS	231 FPS
medium	149 FPS	202 FPS
high	129 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	921 FPS	928 FPS
medium	742 FPS	760 FPS
high	652 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	581 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	702 FPS
medium	578 FPS	576 FPS
high	497 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	496 FPS	489 FPS
medium	399 FPS	403 FPS
high	349 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
1080p
low	799 FPS	851 FPS
medium	663 FPS	756 FPS
high	594 FPS	663 FPS
ultra	532 FPS	588 FPS
1440p
low	646 FPS	652 FPS
medium	535 FPS	578 FPS
high	475 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	412 FPS	460 FPS
medium	357 FPS	412 FPS
high	328 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	322 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon RX 7900 XT

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5070 scores 28,854 and the Radeon RX 7900 XT reaches 28,996 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) with 192 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
G3D Mark Score	28,854	28,996
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	6144+14%	5376
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.87 TFLOPS	51.48 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock	2512 MHz+5%	2394 MHz
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	192	336+75%
L1 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+700%	6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48	84+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 5070 uses DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 5070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 66.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 19% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	20 GB+67%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	672 GB/s	800 GB/s+19%
Bus Width	192-bit	320-bit+67%
L2 Cache	48 MB+700%	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	Radeon RX 7900 XT
TDP	250W-17%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	2x 8-pin
Length	245mm	276mm
Height	115mm	110mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	72°C	70°C-3%
Perf/Watt	115.4+19%	96.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899. The GeForce RTX 5070 costs 38.9% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 32.3 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 62.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).