
GeForce RTX 3070
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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
2020Why buy it
- ✅+357% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 83.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- ✅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 Ryzen 7 6800H
2020Why buy it
- ✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 22,172).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
- ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3070
2020Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
2020Why buy it
- ✅+357% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 83.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
- ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- ✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 22,172).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
- ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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.

Path of Exile 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 158 FPS | 160 FPS |
| medium | 140 FPS | 149 FPS |
| high | 123 FPS | 125 FPS |
| ultra | 104 FPS | 95 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 134 FPS | 133 FPS |
| medium | 109 FPS | 114 FPS |
| high | 96 FPS | 94 FPS |
| ultra | 86 FPS | 75 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 80 FPS | 65 FPS |
| medium | 67 FPS | 58 FPS |
| high | 52 FPS | 47 FPS |
| ultra | 45 FPS | 43 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 470 FPS | 218 FPS |
| medium | 405 FPS | 175 FPS |
| high | 327 FPS | 146 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 109 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 294 FPS | 164 FPS |
| medium | 246 FPS | 131 FPS |
| high | 213 FPS | 109 FPS |
| ultra | 179 FPS | 82 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 141 FPS | 109 FPS |
| medium | 120 FPS | 87 FPS |
| high | 105 FPS | 73 FPS |
| ultra | 83 FPS | 55 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 885 FPS | 218 FPS |
| medium | 712 FPS | 175 FPS |
| high | 619 FPS | 146 FPS |
| ultra | 499 FPS | 109 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 692 FPS | 164 FPS |
| medium | 557 FPS | 131 FPS |
| high | 473 FPS | 109 FPS |
| ultra | 374 FPS | 82 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 479 FPS | 109 FPS |
| medium | 388 FPS | 87 FPS |
| high | 330 FPS | 73 FPS |
| ultra | 249 FPS | 55 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 600 FPS | 218 FPS |
| medium | 527 FPS | 175 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 146 FPS |
| ultra | 385 FPS | 109 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 489 FPS | 164 FPS |
| medium | 433 FPS | 131 FPS |
| high | 339 FPS | 109 FPS |
| ultra | 297 FPS | 82 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 292 FPS | 109 FPS |
| medium | 270 FPS | 87 FPS |
| high | 238 FPS | 73 FPS |
| ultra | 200 FPS | 55 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

GeForce RTX 3070
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 Ryzen 7 6800H
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 4,852 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 357%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 60 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+357% | 4,852 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+53% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+26% | 16.17 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2105 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 184 | 240+30% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+673% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 60+30% |
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 Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-12% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+420% | 19.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 59.9% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 82.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $200-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4+83% | 24.3 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #63 | #65 |
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