GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon PRO W6400

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +163.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 20.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $229 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

  • 340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.
  • 44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $270 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 22,172).
  • 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon PRO W6400?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 8,428 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon PRO W6400 is a 2022 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 163.1% 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 117.9% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 163.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 20.7%. Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon PRO W6400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 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 (50W vs 220W), and staying closer to $229 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 163.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 20.7%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low158 FPS107 FPS
medium140 FPS95 FPS
high123 FPS81 FPS
ultra104 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS95 FPS
medium109 FPS80 FPS
high96 FPS67 FPS
ultra86 FPS56 FPS
4K
low80 FPS45 FPS
medium67 FPS42 FPS
high52 FPS31 FPS
ultra45 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low470 FPS165 FPS
medium405 FPS130 FPS
high327 FPS97 FPS
ultra277 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS108 FPS
medium246 FPS85 FPS
high213 FPS64 FPS
ultra179 FPS45 FPS
4K
low141 FPS56 FPS
medium120 FPS44 FPS
high105 FPS35 FPS
ultra83 FPS22 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low885 FPS333 FPS
medium712 FPS292 FPS
high619 FPS212 FPS
ultra499 FPS173 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS235 FPS
medium557 FPS211 FPS
high473 FPS158 FPS
ultra374 FPS123 FPS
4K
low479 FPS137 FPS
medium388 FPS124 FPS
high330 FPS85 FPS
ultra249 FPS56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
1080p
low600 FPS285 FPS
medium527 FPS206 FPS
high433 FPS180 FPS
ultra385 FPS146 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS210 FPS
medium433 FPS149 FPS
high339 FPS132 FPS
ultra297 FPS104 FPS
4K
low292 FPS105 FPS
medium270 FPS76 FPS
high238 FPS67 FPS
ultra200 FPS51 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon PRO W6400

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 W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 8,428 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 163.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score
22,172+163%
8,428
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
5888+667%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+467%
3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2331 MHz+35%
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
184+283%
48
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2220%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+283%
12

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 W6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
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 W6400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 125.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
TDP
220W
50W-77%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
100.8
168.6+67%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229. The Radeon PRO W6400 costs 54.1% less ($270 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36.8 (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 20.7% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP
$499
$229-54%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+21%
36.8
Codename
GA104
Navi 24
Release
September 1 2020
January 19 2022
Ranking
#63
#308