GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

2021Core: 1626 MHzBoost: 2491 MHz

Popular choices:

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

  • 177.1% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 351% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 9.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 66.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 132W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $149 less on MSRP ($350 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Draws 132W instead of 220W, a 88W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 177.1% more FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 3,448 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is a 2021 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 543.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 about 42.6% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 177.1% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 543.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 351%. Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (132W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (132W vs 220W), and staying closer to $350 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 543.0% higher G3D Mark and 177.1% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 351%.

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 Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low158 FPS154 FPS
medium140 FPS124 FPS
high123 FPS103 FPS
ultra104 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS116 FPS
medium109 FPS93 FPS
high96 FPS78 FPS
ultra86 FPS58 FPS
4K
low80 FPS62 FPS
medium67 FPS54 FPS
high52 FPS45 FPS
ultra45 FPS39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low470 FPS155 FPS
medium405 FPS124 FPS
high327 FPS103 FPS
ultra277 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS116 FPS
medium246 FPS93 FPS
high213 FPS78 FPS
ultra179 FPS58 FPS
4K
low141 FPS78 FPS
medium120 FPS62 FPS
high105 FPS52 FPS
ultra83 FPS39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low885 FPS155 FPS
medium712 FPS124 FPS
high619 FPS103 FPS
ultra499 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS116 FPS
medium557 FPS93 FPS
high473 FPS78 FPS
ultra374 FPS58 FPS
4K
low479 FPS78 FPS
medium388 FPS62 FPS
high330 FPS52 FPS
ultra249 FPS39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
1080p
low600 FPS155 FPS
medium527 FPS124 FPS
high433 FPS103 FPS
ultra385 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS116 FPS
medium433 FPS93 FPS
high339 FPS78 FPS
ultra297 FPS58 FPS
4K
low292 FPS78 FPS
medium270 FPS62 FPS
high238 FPS52 FPS
ultra200 FPS39 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

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 Ryzen 5 6600H

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 3,448 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 543%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2491 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
G3D Mark Score
22,172+543%
3,448
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+229%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+127%
8.928 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2491 MHz+44%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184+64%
112
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1060%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+64%
28

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 Ryzen 5 6600H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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 Ryzen 5 6600H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
TDP
220W
132W-40%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+286%
26.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H costs 29.9% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 348.5% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP
$499
$350-30%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+348%
9.9
Codename
GA104
Navi 23
Release
September 1 2020
October 13 2021
Ranking
#63
#150