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

✅+27.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1431% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 300W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X 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 W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅5.5% 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 (17,413 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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1102.4% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 220W.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅+27.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1431% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 300W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅5.5% 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 W6900X 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 (17,413 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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1102.4% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 220W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Pro W6900X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 27.3% 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?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 27.3% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $5,501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 27.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1431%. Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W6900X make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X 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 and staying closer to $6,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 27.3% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1431%.

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 W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	158 FPS	258 FPS
medium	140 FPS	235 FPS
high	123 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	242 FPS
medium	109 FPS	200 FPS
high	96 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	171 FPS
medium	67 FPS	143 FPS
high	52 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	470 FPS	564 FPS
medium	405 FPS	467 FPS
high	327 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	370 FPS
medium	246 FPS	303 FPS
high	213 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	160 FPS
medium	120 FPS	135 FPS
high	105 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	885 FPS	784 FPS
medium	712 FPS	627 FPS
high	619 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	588 FPS
medium	557 FPS	470 FPS
high	473 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	392 FPS
medium	388 FPS	313 FPS
high	330 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	600 FPS	684 FPS
medium	527 FPS	565 FPS
high	433 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	561 FPS
medium	433 FPS	468 FPS
high	339 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	363 FPS
medium	270 FPS	313 FPS
high	238 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Pro W6900X

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 W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 27.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	22,172+27%	17,413
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+15%	5120
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	22.02 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2150 MHz+25%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	320+74%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	80+74%

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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 W6900X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X). 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 W6900X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). 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 W6900X
TDP	220W-27%	300W
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+74%	58.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 91.7% less ($5501 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1431% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).