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

2018

Why buy it

✅1.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 175W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.6 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 175W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅1.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.6 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 175W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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33.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$449 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 175W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 better than Radeon RX 7700S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2070 averages 1.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,068 vs 15,527 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2070 is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7700S is a 2023 model from an older upper-mid-range class with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

Radeon RX 7700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon RX 7700S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $449 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2070 is about 33.4% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 1.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7700S is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 175W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7700S make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 175W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $449 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 currently gives you 3.5% higher G3D Mark and 1.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 7700S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	152 FPS	165 FPS
medium	134 FPS	146 FPS
high	117 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	138 FPS
medium	107 FPS	112 FPS
high	91 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	83 FPS
medium	63 FPS	70 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	321 FPS	369 FPS
medium	269 FPS	313 FPS
high	219 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	229 FPS
medium	182 FPS	195 FPS
high	150 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	106 FPS
medium	105 FPS	89 FPS
high	85 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	723 FPS	699 FPS
medium	578 FPS	559 FPS
high	482 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	362 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	542 FPS	524 FPS
medium	434 FPS	419 FPS
high	362 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	349 FPS
medium	289 FPS	279 FPS
high	241 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	434 FPS	600 FPS
medium	367 FPS	512 FPS
high	297 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	463 FPS
medium	309 FPS	392 FPS
high	239 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	290 FPS
medium	170 FPS	267 FPS
high	158 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and Radeon RX 7700S

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon RX 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the Radeon RX 7700S reaches 15,527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 288 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	16,068+3%	15,527
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+174%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	2500 MHz+54%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+360%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+13%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 54.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	175W	100W-43%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.8	155.3+69%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The Radeon RX 7700S costs 25% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the Radeon RX 7700S offers 29.1% better value. The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).