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

✅+88.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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117.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 51.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅+88.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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117.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 51.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 5600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 11,753 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 5600 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 88.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 about 117.9% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 88.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $229 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	158 FPS	80 FPS
medium	140 FPS	70 FPS
high	123 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	72 FPS
medium	109 FPS	63 FPS
high	96 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	27 FPS
medium	67 FPS	25 FPS
high	52 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	470 FPS	223 FPS
medium	405 FPS	188 FPS
high	327 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	149 FPS
medium	246 FPS	122 FPS
high	213 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	80 FPS
medium	120 FPS	65 FPS
high	105 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	885 FPS	529 FPS
medium	712 FPS	423 FPS
high	619 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	397 FPS
medium	557 FPS	317 FPS
high	473 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	264 FPS
medium	388 FPS	212 FPS
high	330 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	600 FPS	289 FPS
medium	527 FPS	247 FPS
high	433 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	216 FPS
medium	433 FPS	195 FPS
high	339 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	120 FPS
medium	270 FPS	102 FPS
high	238 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	65 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 5600

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 RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 5600's 11,753 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 88.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score	22,172+89%	11,753
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+248%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+36%	1265 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 5600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 5600 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 37.8% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5600
TDP	220W	150W-32%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+29%	78.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 54.1% less ($270 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 51.3 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 15.5% better value.