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

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 23.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $999 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 average FPS than Radeon PRO W7700 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌15.8% higher power demand at 220W vs 190W.

Radeon PRO W7700

2023

Why buy it

✅0.6% 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: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 190W instead of 220W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon PRO W7700

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 92.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 23.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $999 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

✅0.6% 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: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 190W instead of 220W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7700 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌15.8% higher power demand at 220W vs 190W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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100.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7700 better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon PRO W7700 averages 0.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 22,172 vs 23,062 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon PRO W7700 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon PRO W7700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 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 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

Radeon PRO W7700 is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3070 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon PRO W7700 is about 100.2% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 100.2% more on MSRP for only 0.6% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $499 MSRP, you are saving about $500 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 W7700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
1080p
low	158 FPS	223 FPS
medium	140 FPS	205 FPS
high	123 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	201 FPS
medium	109 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	136 FPS
medium	67 FPS	114 FPS
high	52 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	84 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
1080p
low	470 FPS	561 FPS
medium	405 FPS	462 FPS
high	327 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	302 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	369 FPS
medium	246 FPS	305 FPS
high	213 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	168 FPS
medium	120 FPS	138 FPS
high	105 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	91 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
1080p
low	885 FPS	911 FPS
medium	712 FPS	741 FPS
high	619 FPS	644 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	519 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	704 FPS
medium	557 FPS	567 FPS
high	473 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	389 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	492 FPS
medium	388 FPS	395 FPS
high	330 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	259 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
1080p
low	600 FPS	785 FPS
medium	527 FPS	653 FPS
high	433 FPS	591 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	506 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	622 FPS
medium	433 FPS	517 FPS
high	339 FPS	463 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	389 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	399 FPS
medium	270 FPS	346 FPS
high	238 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	259 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon PRO W7700

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 W7700

The Radeon PRO W7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1900 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,062 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 and the Radeon PRO W7700 reaches 23,062 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,072 (Radeon PRO W7700). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 31.95 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7700). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (Radeon PRO W7700) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
G3D Mark Score	22,172	23,062+4%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+92%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	31.95 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2600 MHz+51%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+673%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%

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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 W7700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
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 PRO W7700 has 16 GB. The Radeon PRO W7700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7700) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W7700) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon PRO W7700's 190W — a 14.6% difference. The Radeon PRO W7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 550W (Radeon PRO W7700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon PRO W7700
TDP	220W	190W-14%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	121.4+20%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7700 launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 50.1% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 23.1 (Radeon PRO W7700) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 92.2% better value. The Radeon PRO W7700 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).