GeForce 7350 LE vs GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce 7350 LE
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 7350 LE is positioned at rank #618 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7350 LE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29862.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7350 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29862.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+29862.2%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1398.1% better value per dollar than the GeForce 7350 LE.
| Insight | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1398.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7350 LE and GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce 7350 LE
The GeForce 7350 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 74 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7350 LE scores 74 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 29862.2%. The GeForce 7350 LE is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 74 | 22,172+29862% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 5888+820% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.199 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+1594% |
| Boost Clock | 937 MHz | 1725 MHz+84% |
| ROPs | 16 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 32 | 184+475% |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 5.8 MB+2422% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7350 LE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | 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 | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7350 LE) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo (VP1) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 7350 LE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo (VP1) | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7350 LE draws 20W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 166.7% difference. The GeForce 7350 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-91% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7 | 100.8+2624% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7350 LE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce 7350 LE costs 95% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (GeForce 7350 LE) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1398.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 7350 LE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-94% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-95% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 110.9+1399% |
| Codename | GP107 | GA104 |
| Release | February 10 2020 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #597 | #63 |
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