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

✅176.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 344.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅176.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 344.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 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.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro V520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 176.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 8,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro V520 is a 2020 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 177.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 about $301 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 176.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 177.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 344.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro V520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro V520 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $800 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

Radeon Pro V520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	158 FPS	91 FPS
medium	140 FPS	81 FPS
high	123 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	79 FPS
medium	109 FPS	68 FPS
high	96 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	31 FPS
medium	67 FPS	29 FPS
high	52 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	470 FPS	195 FPS
medium	405 FPS	153 FPS
high	327 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	128 FPS
medium	246 FPS	97 FPS
high	213 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	69 FPS
medium	120 FPS	54 FPS
high	105 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	885 FPS	360 FPS
medium	712 FPS	288 FPS
high	619 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	270 FPS
medium	557 FPS	216 FPS
high	473 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	180 FPS
medium	388 FPS	144 FPS
high	330 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	90 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	600 FPS	143 FPS
medium	527 FPS	115 FPS
high	433 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	108 FPS
medium	433 FPS	88 FPS
high	339 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	63 FPS
medium	270 FPS	51 FPS
high	238 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro V520

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 Pro V520

The Radeon Pro V520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro V520's 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 177.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score	22,172+177%	8,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+175%	7.373 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+8%	1600 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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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 Pro V520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
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 Pro V520 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 2.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro V520
TDP	220W-2%	225W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+183%	35.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 37.6% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.0 (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 344% better value.