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

✅190.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌1000% higher power demand at 220W vs 20W.
❌195.1% longer card at 242mm vs 82mm.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 220W, a 200W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 242mm, a 160mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅190.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 220W, a 200W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 242mm, a 160mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌1000% higher power demand at 220W vs 20W.
❌195.1% longer card at 242mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than RTX A500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 190.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 6,197 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A500 Embedded GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 257.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 190.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 257.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (20W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A500 Embedded GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (20W vs 220W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 257.8% higher G3D Mark and 190.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	158 FPS	81 FPS
medium	140 FPS	70 FPS
high	123 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	71 FPS
medium	109 FPS	62 FPS
high	96 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	26 FPS
medium	67 FPS	24 FPS
high	52 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	470 FPS	115 FPS
medium	405 FPS	90 FPS
high	327 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	86 FPS
medium	246 FPS	64 FPS
high	213 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	51 FPS
medium	120 FPS	39 FPS
high	105 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	885 FPS	279 FPS
medium	712 FPS	223 FPS
high	619 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	209 FPS
medium	557 FPS	167 FPS
high	473 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	139 FPS
medium	388 FPS	112 FPS
high	330 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	70 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	600 FPS	156 FPS
medium	527 FPS	127 FPS
high	433 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	112 FPS
medium	433 FPS	93 FPS
high	339 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	66 FPS
medium	270 FPS	54 FPS
high	238 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 6,197 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 257.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1335 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) with 184 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	22,172+258%	6,197
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+271%	5.468 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+29%	1335 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	184+188%	64
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+190%	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+188%	16
Tensor Cores	184+188%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 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_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 166.7% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
TDP	220W	20W-91%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	82mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	309.9+207%