GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018Core: 1275 MHzBoost: 1202 MHz

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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

  • 292.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 807.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $499 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
  • 238.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $444 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Delivers 96.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • Draws 65W instead of 220W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 560X (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 292.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 4,800 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is a 2018 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 361.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 807.3% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 292.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 361.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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 560X (móvel) still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
Is Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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 $55 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low158 FPS41 FPS
medium140 FPS27 FPS
high123 FPS20 FPS
ultra104 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS29 FPS
medium109 FPS18 FPS
high96 FPS10 FPS
ultra86 FPS7 FPS
4K
low80 FPS14 FPS
medium67 FPS9 FPS
high52 FPS6 FPS
ultra45 FPS4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low470 FPS83 FPS
medium405 FPS54 FPS
high327 FPS41 FPS
ultra277 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS40 FPS
medium246 FPS29 FPS
high213 FPS20 FPS
ultra179 FPS14 FPS
4K
low141 FPS10 FPS
medium120 FPS8 FPS
high105 FPS7 FPS
ultra83 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low885 FPS216 FPS
medium712 FPS173 FPS
high619 FPS144 FPS
ultra499 FPS108 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS162 FPS
medium557 FPS130 FPS
high473 FPS108 FPS
ultra374 FPS81 FPS
4K
low479 FPS108 FPS
medium388 FPS86 FPS
high330 FPS72 FPS
ultra249 FPS52 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low600 FPS183 FPS
medium527 FPS143 FPS
high433 FPS116 FPS
ultra385 FPS96 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS143 FPS
medium433 FPS111 FPS
high339 FPS86 FPS
ultra297 FPS68 FPS
4K
low292 FPS77 FPS
medium270 FPS57 FPS
high238 FPS47 FPS
ultra200 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

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 RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 4,800 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 361.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
22,172+362%
4,800
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+475%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+678%
2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+44%
1202 MHz
ROPs
96+500%
16
TMUs
184+188%
64
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+2220%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) 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 560X (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
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 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+300%
112 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 108.8% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP
220W
65W-70%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+37%
73.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 89% less ($444 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 96.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP
$499
$55-89%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
87.3+97%
Codename
GA104
Polaris 21
Release
September 1 2020
April 11 2018
Ranking
#63
#483