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

✅+920.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 225.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $159 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 + AFMF (2023).
❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 640

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,172 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 640

2019

Why buy it

✅+920.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 225.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $159 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 $340 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,172 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 640?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 640 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 2019, 920.8% 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 3 + AFMF. 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 213.8% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 920.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 225.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 640 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 640 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $159 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 640 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	158 FPS	40 FPS
medium	140 FPS	26 FPS
high	123 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	28 FPS
medium	109 FPS	17 FPS
high	96 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	10 FPS
medium	67 FPS	7 FPS
high	52 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	470 FPS	77 FPS
medium	405 FPS	48 FPS
high	327 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	35 FPS
medium	246 FPS	26 FPS
high	213 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	10 FPS
medium	120 FPS	7 FPS
high	105 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	885 FPS	98 FPS
medium	712 FPS	78 FPS
high	619 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	73 FPS
medium	557 FPS	59 FPS
high	473 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	49 FPS
medium	388 FPS	39 FPS
high	330 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	24 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	600 FPS	98 FPS
medium	527 FPS	78 FPS
high	433 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	73 FPS
medium	433 FPS	59 FPS
high	339 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	49 FPS
medium	270 FPS	39 FPS
high	238 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 640

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 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 640's 2,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 920.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
G3D Mark Score	22,172+921%	2,172
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5888+820%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+1203%	1.559 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+42%	1218 MHz
ROPs	96+500%	16
TMUs	184+360%	40
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+3525%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 640 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 640 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640). 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/HEVC (Radeon RX 640).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
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/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 125.9% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 640
TDP	220W	50W-77%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+132%	43.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159. The Radeon RX 640 costs 68.1% less ($340 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 13.7 (Radeon RX 640) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 224.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).