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.

GeForce 505 vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 505 vs GeForce RTX 3070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 505

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 220W, a 195W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm 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 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅6007.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 2954.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌780% higher power demand at 220W vs 25W.
❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6007.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 15297.2% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 144), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 46 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 more expensive on MSRP at $499 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2954.8% (44.4 vs 1.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 505 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 505

The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 505 scores 144 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 15297.2%. The GeForce 505 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 505) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce 505) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 64 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	144	22,172+15297%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	5888+188%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+329%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1725 MHz+49%
ROPs	40	96+140%
TMUs	64	184+188%
L1 Cache	2 MB	5.8 MB+190%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	46+188%
Tensor Cores	64	184+188%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce 505 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 505 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 505 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 505) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 505) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	10.1	12 Ultimate+19%
Vulkan	None	1.4
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 505) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 505) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	No	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 505 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 159.2% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 505) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	25W-89%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	242mm
Height	64mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	5.8	100.8+1638%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 505 came in at $99, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce 505 was 80.2% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.5 (GeForce 505) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2860% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 505 (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	$99-80%	$499
Performance per Dollar	1.5	44.4+2860%
Codename	GA107	GA104
Release	Maio 2022	September 1 2020
Ranking	#407	#63

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