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

✅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

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅17.9% 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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌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).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅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).

Why buy it

✅17.9% 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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M 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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Trade-offs

❌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 Radeon RX 7900M better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 7900M averages 17.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 22,172 vs 22,385 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7900M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (180W vs 220W).

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

Radeon RX 7900M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 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 5nm 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?

Radeon RX 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 17.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 7900M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3070 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $499 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7900M earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 7900M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	158 FPS	223 FPS
medium	140 FPS	207 FPS
high	123 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	202 FPS
medium	109 FPS	171 FPS
high	96 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	137 FPS
medium	67 FPS	115 FPS
high	52 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	470 FPS	576 FPS
medium	405 FPS	480 FPS
high	327 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	393 FPS
medium	246 FPS	326 FPS
high	213 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	194 FPS
medium	120 FPS	164 FPS
high	105 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	885 FPS	938 FPS
medium	712 FPS	769 FPS
high	619 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	709 FPS
medium	557 FPS	583 FPS
high	473 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	495 FPS
medium	388 FPS	403 FPS
high	330 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
1080p
low	600 FPS	765 FPS
medium	527 FPS	653 FPS
high	433 FPS	588 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	640 FPS
medium	433 FPS	549 FPS
high	339 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	435 FPS
medium	270 FPS	379 FPS
high	238 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	252 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 7900M

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 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 and the Radeon RX 7900M reaches 22,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	22,172	22,385
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2090 MHz+21%
ROPs	96	192+100%
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+93%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	576 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). 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 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M's 180W — a 20% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7900M
TDP	220W	180W-18%
Recommended PSU	650W	330W-49%
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	124.4+23%