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

✅159.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 27.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 34.9 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).
✅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).
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅159.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 27.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 34.9 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).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 580 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 159.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 8,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is a 2017 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 2017, 177.2% 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 + 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 the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 117.9% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 159.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 177.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 580 (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 580 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 8,000 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	158 FPS	78 FPS
medium	140 FPS	67 FPS
high	123 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	69 FPS
medium	109 FPS	60 FPS
high	96 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	25 FPS
medium	67 FPS	24 FPS
high	52 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	470 FPS	129 FPS
medium	405 FPS	106 FPS
high	327 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	78 FPS
medium	246 FPS	59 FPS
high	213 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	33 FPS
medium	120 FPS	25 FPS
high	105 FPS	20 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 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	885 FPS	360 FPS
medium	712 FPS	288 FPS
high	619 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	270 FPS
medium	557 FPS	216 FPS
high	473 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	180 FPS
medium	388 FPS	144 FPS
high	330 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	90 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	600 FPS	153 FPS
medium	527 FPS	126 FPS
high	433 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	112 FPS
medium	433 FPS	93 FPS
high	339 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	66 FPS
medium	270 FPS	53 FPS
high	238 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 177.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1077 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	22,172+177%	8,000
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+309%	4.963 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+60%	1077 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+936%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (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 580 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (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 580 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
TDP	220W	100W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.8+26%	80.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 54.1% less ($270 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 34.9 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 27.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).