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

✅87.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 702.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro Duo

2016

Why buy it

✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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200.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro Duo

2016

Why buy it

✅87.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 702.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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200.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro Duo?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 87.3% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 8,299 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Duo is a 2016 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 2016, 167.2% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $1,000 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,499 MSRP, and you are getting 87.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 167.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 702.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro Duo still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Duo is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,499 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	158 FPS	120 FPS
medium	140 FPS	103 FPS
high	123 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	97 FPS
medium	109 FPS	81 FPS
high	96 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	43 FPS
medium	67 FPS	37 FPS
high	52 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	470 FPS	243 FPS
medium	405 FPS	207 FPS
high	327 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	175 FPS
medium	246 FPS	147 FPS
high	213 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	98 FPS
medium	120 FPS	83 FPS
high	105 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	885 FPS	373 FPS
medium	712 FPS	299 FPS
high	619 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	280 FPS
medium	557 FPS	224 FPS
high	473 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	187 FPS
medium	388 FPS	149 FPS
high	330 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	93 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Radeon Pro Duo

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	600 FPS	237 FPS
medium	527 FPS	206 FPS
high	433 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	180 FPS
medium	433 FPS	160 FPS
high	339 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	104 FPS
medium	270 FPS	87 FPS
high	238 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro Duo

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 Pro Duo

The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 8,299 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 167.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Duo uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
G3D Mark Score	22,172+167%	8,299
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+148%	8.192 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+73%	1000 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64 ×2
TMUs	184	256 ×2+39%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro Duo) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 350W — a 45.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon Pro Duo). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Duo
TDP	220W-37%	350W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+325%	23.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 66.7% less ($1000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.5 (Radeon Pro Duo) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 707.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).