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

✅64.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 17.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 270mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌11.6% longer card at 270mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅64.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 17.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 270mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌11.6% longer card at 270mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 5700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 64.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 55.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019, 55.1% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 31.7% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 64.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 55.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 17.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $379 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 RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	158 FPS	149 FPS
medium	140 FPS	132 FPS
high	123 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	129 FPS
medium	109 FPS	105 FPS
high	96 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	76 FPS
medium	67 FPS	64 FPS
high	52 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	470 FPS	262 FPS
medium	405 FPS	220 FPS
high	327 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	159 FPS
medium	246 FPS	133 FPS
high	213 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	87 FPS
medium	120 FPS	73 FPS
high	105 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	885 FPS	643 FPS
medium	712 FPS	515 FPS
high	619 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	482 FPS
medium	557 FPS	386 FPS
high	473 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	322 FPS
medium	388 FPS	257 FPS
high	330 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	600 FPS	427 FPS
medium	527 FPS	358 FPS
high	433 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	357 FPS
medium	433 FPS	302 FPS
high	339 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	193 FPS
medium	270 FPS	155 FPS
high	238 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	115 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 5700

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 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 55.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	22,172+55%	14,296
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+156%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1725 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 5700). 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 5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
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 5700's 180W — a 20% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	220W	180W-18%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	270mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+27%	79.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 24% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 17.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).