GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon E6465

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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AMD

Radeon E6465

2011Core: 600 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon E6465 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon E6465 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon E6465: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 3935.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 388.9% higher power demand at 220W vs 45W.
  • 44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon E6465

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 45W instead of 220W, a 175W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3935.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 9498.3% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 231), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon E6465 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon E6465

The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon E6465's 231 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 9498.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
G3D Mark Score
22,172+9498%
231
Architecture
Ampere
TeraScale 2
Process Node
8 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
5888+1127%
480
ROPs
96+1100%
8
TMUs
184+667%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon E6465 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E6465 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 64-bit on the Radeon E6465.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
DirectX
12 Ultimate+9%
11_0
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs UVD 3 (Radeon E6465). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
UVD 3
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
UVD 3
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 132.1% difference. The Radeon E6465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
TDP
220W
45W-80%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+1876%
5.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Radeon E6465 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon E6465 was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Radeon E6465) — the Radeon E6465 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon E6465
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Turks
Release
September 1 2020
May 2 2011
Ranking
#63
#923

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