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 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 175W instead of 295W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌68.6% higher power demand at 295W vs 175W.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 175W instead of 295W, a 120W reduction.

Why buy it

✅9.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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16.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌68.6% higher power demand at 295W vs 175W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon VII better than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. Radeon VII is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon VII is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 7nm process instead of 12nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 2070 is easier to justify on price alone at $599 MSRP, but Radeon VII is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon VII is about 16.7% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 9.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon VII if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 2070 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $599 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 16.7% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon VII 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 2070 Benchmark Check

Radeon VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
1080p
low	152 FPS	200 FPS
medium	134 FPS	185 FPS
high	117 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	184 FPS
medium	107 FPS	154 FPS
high	91 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	118 FPS
medium	63 FPS	99 FPS
high	48 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
1080p
low	321 FPS	370 FPS
medium	269 FPS	321 FPS
high	219 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	235 FPS
medium	182 FPS	204 FPS
high	150 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	108 FPS
medium	105 FPS	91 FPS
high	85 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
1080p
low	723 FPS	734 FPS
medium	578 FPS	587 FPS
high	482 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	550 FPS
medium	434 FPS	440 FPS
high	362 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	367 FPS
medium	289 FPS	294 FPS
high	241 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
1080p
low	434 FPS	545 FPS
medium	367 FPS	476 FPS
high	297 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	434 FPS
medium	309 FPS	383 FPS
high	239 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	276 FPS
medium	170 FPS	260 FPS
high	158 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon VII

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the Radeon VII reaches 16,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	16,068	16,308+1%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1750 MHz+8%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	240+67%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+145%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
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 2070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 4.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	UVD 7.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 51.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon VII
TDP	175W-41%	295W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	280mm
Height	112mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-10%	89°C
Perf/Watt	91.8+66%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 2070 costs 14.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 2070 offers 15% better value. The Radeon VII is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).