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

✅+42.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 526.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

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

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,597 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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340.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅+42.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 526.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,199 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

✅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 PassMark G3D performance (15,597 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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340.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro Vega II?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 15,597 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Vega II is a 2019 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 42.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 $1,700 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,199 MSRP, and you are getting 42.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 526.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro Vega II still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,199 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 Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	158 FPS	145 FPS
medium	140 FPS	135 FPS
high	123 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	128 FPS
medium	109 FPS	109 FPS
high	96 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	60 FPS
medium	67 FPS	53 FPS
high	52 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	470 FPS	414 FPS
medium	405 FPS	348 FPS
high	327 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	258 FPS
medium	246 FPS	219 FPS
high	213 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	120 FPS
medium	120 FPS	99 FPS
high	105 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	885 FPS	687 FPS
medium	712 FPS	561 FPS
high	619 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	520 FPS
medium	557 FPS	421 FPS
high	473 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	315 FPS
medium	388 FPS	270 FPS
high	330 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	600 FPS	422 FPS
medium	527 FPS	353 FPS
high	433 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	313 FPS
medium	433 FPS	265 FPS
high	339 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	185 FPS
medium	270 FPS	166 FPS
high	238 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 15,597 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 42.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	22,172+42%	15,597
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+44%	14.09 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1720 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184	256+39%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
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 Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
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 Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	864 GB/s+93%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
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 Vega II). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 73.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	220W-54%	475W
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+207%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 77.3% less ($1700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 525.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).