GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7700S
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7700S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7700S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7700S remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 3070 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 7700S
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU scores 15,196 and the Radeon RX 7700S reaches 15,527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 192 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,196 | 15,527+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+200% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+6% | 20.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2500 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+50% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S is support for FSR 3 / 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 3070 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 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 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 97.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 290W | 100W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 52.4 | 155.3+196% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 7700S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #50 | #140 |
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