GeForce RTX 3070 vs Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+1038.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1267% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌3042.9% higher power demand at 220W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 220W, a 213W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅+1038.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1267% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 220W, a 213W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌3042.9% higher power demand at 220W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,947 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is a 2018 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 1038.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 1038.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1267%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 3070 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	158 FPS	88 FPS
medium	140 FPS	70 FPS
high	123 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	66 FPS
medium	109 FPS	53 FPS
high	96 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	29 FPS
medium	67 FPS	27 FPS
high	52 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	470 FPS	88 FPS
medium	405 FPS	70 FPS
high	327 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	66 FPS
medium	246 FPS	48 FPS
high	213 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	38 FPS
medium	120 FPS	25 FPS
high	105 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	885 FPS	88 FPS
medium	712 FPS	70 FPS
high	619 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	66 FPS
medium	557 FPS	53 FPS
high	473 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	44 FPS
medium	388 FPS	35 FPS
high	330 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	600 FPS	88 FPS
medium	527 FPS	70 FPS
high	433 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	66 FPS
medium	433 FPS	53 FPS
high	339 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	44 FPS
medium	270 FPS	35 FPS
high	238 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 1,947 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1038.8%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
G3D Mark Score	22,172+1039%	1,947
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 187.7% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
TDP	220W	7W-97%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	278.1+176%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 16.7% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.3 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1245.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).