GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon 820M

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

✅+934.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.

Radeon 820M

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,143 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon 820M

2024

Why buy it

✅+934.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 220W, a 190W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌633.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,143 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon 820M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,143 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 820M is a 2024 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 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 934.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 934.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon 820M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 820M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon 820M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 220W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 934.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	158 FPS	68 FPS
medium	140 FPS	56 FPS
high	123 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	53 FPS
medium	109 FPS	44 FPS
high	96 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	23 FPS
medium	67 FPS	22 FPS
high	52 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	470 FPS	96 FPS
medium	405 FPS	77 FPS
high	327 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	72 FPS
medium	246 FPS	51 FPS
high	213 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	39 FPS
medium	120 FPS	26 FPS
high	105 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	885 FPS	96 FPS
medium	712 FPS	77 FPS
high	619 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	72 FPS
medium	557 FPS	58 FPS
high	473 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	48 FPS
medium	388 FPS	39 FPS
high	330 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	24 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	600 FPS	96 FPS
medium	527 FPS	77 FPS
high	433 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	72 FPS
medium	433 FPS	58 FPS
high	339 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	48 FPS
medium	270 FPS	39 FPS
high	238 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon 820M

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.

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon 820M's 2,143 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 934.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 128 (Radeon 820M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
G3D Mark Score	22,172+935%	2,143
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3+
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+4500%	128
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2900 MHz+68%

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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 Radeon 820M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
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 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 820M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 152% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon 820M
TDP	220W	30W-86%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.8+41%	71.4