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

✅+23.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 590.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (18,000 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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460.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅+23.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 590.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (18,000 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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460.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro W6800X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.2% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro W6800X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 $2,300 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,799 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 590.9%. Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W6800X make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,799 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 23.2% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 590.9%.

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 W6800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	158 FPS	221 FPS
medium	140 FPS	203 FPS
high	123 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	200 FPS
medium	109 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	135 FPS
medium	67 FPS	114 FPS
high	52 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	470 FPS	510 FPS
medium	405 FPS	427 FPS
high	327 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	341 FPS
medium	246 FPS	287 FPS
high	213 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	149 FPS
medium	120 FPS	127 FPS
high	105 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	85 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	885 FPS	810 FPS
medium	712 FPS	648 FPS
high	619 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	608 FPS
medium	557 FPS	486 FPS
high	473 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	405 FPS
medium	388 FPS	324 FPS
high	330 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	600 FPS	663 FPS
medium	527 FPS	552 FPS
high	433 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	553 FPS
medium	433 FPS	466 FPS
high	339 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	355 FPS
medium	270 FPS	309 FPS
high	238 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro W6800X

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 W6800X

The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 18,000 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 23.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
G3D Mark Score	22,172+23%	18,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+27%	16.03 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2087 MHz+21%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+673%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%

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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 W6800X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
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 W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	576 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). 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 (Radeon Pro W6800X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6800X
TDP	220W	200W-9%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+12%	90.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 82.2% less ($2300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 593.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).