GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Pro

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro

2020Core: 1400 MHzBoost: 1700 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Pro 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 Pro FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Pro: 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

  • 264.4% 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).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro

2020

Why buy it

  • Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm 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 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 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 264.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 837.1% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 2,366), 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 2 GB of VRAM and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 Pro 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 Pro

The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro's 2,366 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 837.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Pro
G3D Mark Score
22,172+837%
2,366
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.1
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+53%
3840
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+56%
13.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+1%
1700 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184
240+30%
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+517%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Pro
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 Pro carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 300% 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 Pro.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Pro
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Pro
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_0
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Unified Video Decoder.

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

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Pro
TDP
220W-12%
250W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
241mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+961%
9.5
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Value Analysis

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Pro
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Vega 20
Release
September 1 2020
May 13 2020
Ranking
#63
#194

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