GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX Vega M GH

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018Core: 1063 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz

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RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 189.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.
  • 24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX Vega M GH?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 189.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 6,548 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega M GH is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 238.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 189.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 238.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX Vega M GH still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GH is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low158 FPS82 FPS
medium140 FPS70 FPS
high123 FPS60 FPS
ultra104 FPS40 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS72 FPS
medium109 FPS63 FPS
high96 FPS47 FPS
ultra86 FPS30 FPS
4K
low80 FPS26 FPS
medium67 FPS24 FPS
high52 FPS17 FPS
ultra45 FPS14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low470 FPS201 FPS
medium405 FPS168 FPS
high327 FPS126 FPS
ultra277 FPS93 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS148 FPS
medium246 FPS124 FPS
high213 FPS96 FPS
ultra179 FPS69 FPS
4K
low141 FPS78 FPS
medium120 FPS66 FPS
high105 FPS55 FPS
ultra83 FPS39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low885 FPS295 FPS
medium712 FPS236 FPS
high619 FPS196 FPS
ultra499 FPS147 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS221 FPS
medium557 FPS177 FPS
high473 FPS147 FPS
ultra374 FPS110 FPS
4K
low479 FPS147 FPS
medium388 FPS118 FPS
high330 FPS98 FPS
ultra249 FPS73 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low600 FPS148 FPS
medium527 FPS122 FPS
high433 FPS106 FPS
ultra385 FPS90 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS109 FPS
medium433 FPS90 FPS
high339 FPS78 FPS
ultra297 FPS65 FPS
4K
low292 FPS63 FPS
medium270 FPS50 FPS
high238 FPS38 FPS
ultra200 FPS29 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 6,548 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 238.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
G3D Mark Score
22,172+239%
6,548
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+283%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+456%
3.656 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+45%
1190 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184+92%
96
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1426%
0.38 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega M GH relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
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 Vega M GH has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — a 118.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
HBM2
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+119%
204.8 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
1024-bit+300%
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
VCE 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
TDP
220W
100W-55%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
1mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+54%
65.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega M GH costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega M GH
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Polaris 22
Release
September 1 2020
February 1 2018
Ranking
#63
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