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

✅18.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 280mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 24,418).
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅+10.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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15.2% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌15.7% longer card at 280mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅18.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 280mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+10.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 24,418).
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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15.2% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌15.7% longer card at 280mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 18.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 24,418 vs 22,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 9070 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 10.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 is easier to justify on price alone at $499 MSRP, but Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is about 15.2% more expensive on MSRP at $575 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 9070 GRE if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3070 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $499 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 15.2% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 9070 GRE is still the safer long-term pick.

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 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	158 FPS	179 FPS
medium	140 FPS	162 FPS
high	123 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	148 FPS
medium	109 FPS	123 FPS
high	96 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	90 FPS
medium	67 FPS	76 FPS
high	52 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	470 FPS	476 FPS
medium	405 FPS	399 FPS
high	327 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	299 FPS
medium	246 FPS	245 FPS
high	213 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	132 FPS
medium	120 FPS	110 FPS
high	105 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	885 FPS	892 FPS
medium	712 FPS	723 FPS
high	619 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	690 FPS
medium	557 FPS	554 FPS
high	473 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	479 FPS
medium	388 FPS	384 FPS
high	330 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	600 FPS	812 FPS
medium	527 FPS	705 FPS
high	433 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	644 FPS
medium	433 FPS	560 FPS
high	339 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	430 FPS
medium	270 FPS	382 FPS
high	238 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	275 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 10.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 184 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	22,172	24,418+10%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+92%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2790 MHz+62%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	192+4%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184+92%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9070 GRE has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
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	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 9070 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
TDP	220W	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	280mm
Height	112mm	127mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.8	111.0+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 13.2% less ($76 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 42.5 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 4.5% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).