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

✅3.8% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 25,380).
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070

2025

Why buy it

✅+14.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 9070

2025

Why buy it

✅3.8% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+14.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 25,380).
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 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 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 3.8% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 25,380 vs 22,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9070 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 14.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 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?

Radeon RX 9070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 9070 is about 10.0% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 14.5% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 4% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 9070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	158 FPS	268 FPS
medium	140 FPS	256 FPS
high	123 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	244 FPS
medium	109 FPS	207 FPS
high	96 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	140 FPS
medium	67 FPS	116 FPS
high	52 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	81 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	470 FPS	463 FPS
medium	405 FPS	386 FPS
high	327 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	249 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	326 FPS
medium	246 FPS	265 FPS
high	213 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	145 FPS
medium	120 FPS	120 FPS
high	105 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	75 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	885 FPS	999 FPS
medium	712 FPS	914 FPS
high	619 FPS	761 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	571 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	857 FPS
medium	557 FPS	685 FPS
high	473 FPS	571 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	563 FPS
medium	388 FPS	457 FPS
high	330 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	286 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	600 FPS	881 FPS
medium	527 FPS	770 FPS
high	433 FPS	685 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	571 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	684 FPS
medium	433 FPS	600 FPS
high	339 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	458 FPS
medium	270 FPS	409 FPS
high	238 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	286 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

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

The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 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's 25,380 — the Radeon RX 9070 leads by 14.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 56 (Radeon RX 9070) with 184 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
G3D Mark Score	22,172	25,380+14%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+64%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	36.13 TFLOPS+78%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2520 MHz+46%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	224+22%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	56+22%
Tensor Cores	184+64%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
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 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) — the Radeon RX 9070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	640 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-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 (Radeon RX 9070). 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
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Dual Media Engine
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's 220W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070
TDP	220W	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	100.8	115.4+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 9.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 46.2 (Radeon RX 9070) — the Radeon RX 9070 offers 4.1% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).