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

✅+191.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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286.8% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.
❌34.4% longer card at 242mm vs 180mm.

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 242mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,606 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅+191.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 242mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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286.8% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.
❌34.4% longer card at 242mm vs 180mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,606 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 5300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 7,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 5300 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 191.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 3 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 about 286.8% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 191.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5300 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5300 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $129 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	158 FPS	114 FPS
medium	140 FPS	101 FPS
high	123 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	101 FPS
medium	109 FPS	87 FPS
high	96 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	43 FPS
medium	67 FPS	40 FPS
high	52 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	470 FPS	130 FPS
medium	405 FPS	96 FPS
high	327 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	84 FPS
medium	246 FPS	56 FPS
high	213 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	37 FPS
medium	120 FPS	26 FPS
high	105 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	885 FPS	342 FPS
medium	712 FPS	274 FPS
high	619 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	257 FPS
medium	557 FPS	205 FPS
high	473 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	171 FPS
medium	388 FPS	137 FPS
high	330 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	600 FPS	268 FPS
medium	527 FPS	211 FPS
high	433 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	154 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	204 FPS
medium	433 FPS	158 FPS
high	339 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	99 FPS
medium	270 FPS	77 FPS
high	238 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	52 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 5300

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 RX 5300

The Radeon RX 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,606 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 5300's 7,606 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 191.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
G3D Mark Score	22,172+192%	7,606
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+318%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+338%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+5%	1645 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	184+109%	88
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5300 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5300 has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 166.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+167%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+167%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 5300
TDP	220W	100W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	180mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+32%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 74.1% less ($370 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 59.0 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 32.9% better value.