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 2070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 210W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌320% higher power demand at 210W vs 50W.

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

2025

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 210W, a 160W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌320% higher power demand at 210W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) better than Radeon Pro Vega 56?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,357 vs 12,104 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is a 2025 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 4nm process instead of 14nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 2.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro Vega 56 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Pro Vega 56 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 12,104 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 2070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	166 FPS	95 FPS
medium	145 FPS	82 FPS
high	125 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	79 FPS
medium	118 FPS	68 FPS
high	99 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	31 FPS
medium	62 FPS	28 FPS
high	44 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	195 FPS	267 FPS
medium	150 FPS	227 FPS
high	105 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	189 FPS
medium	79 FPS	162 FPS
high	60 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	100 FPS
medium	39 FPS	83 FPS
high	32 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	556 FPS	485 FPS
medium	445 FPS	417 FPS
high	371 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	272 FPS
1440p
low	417 FPS	386 FPS
medium	334 FPS	327 FPS
high	278 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	204 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	245 FPS
medium	222 FPS	202 FPS
high	185 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	123 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
1080p
low	438 FPS	176 FPS
medium	355 FPS	144 FPS
high	294 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	127 FPS
medium	280 FPS	107 FPS
high	212 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	73 FPS
medium	126 FPS	61 FPS
high	111 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	37 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) and Radeon Pro Vega 56

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) scores 12,357 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	12,357+2%	12,104
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4608+29%	3584
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+102%	1250 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCE 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 123.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)	Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP	50W-76%	210W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	247.1+329%	57.6