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

✅20.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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31.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅20.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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31.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 49.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 6700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 17.2% 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?

Radeon RX 6700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 10 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6700 is easier to justify on price alone at $379 MSRP, but GeForce RTX 3070 is still the stronger gaming card overall. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 31.7% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 20.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the better experience; go with Radeon RX 6700 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

When does Radeon RX 6700 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 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, lower power draw (175W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $379 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 17.2% higher G3D Mark and 20.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 6700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	158 FPS	168 FPS
medium	140 FPS	150 FPS
high	123 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	140 FPS
medium	109 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	67 FPS	73 FPS
high	52 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	470 FPS	432 FPS
medium	405 FPS	357 FPS
high	327 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	271 FPS
medium	246 FPS	223 FPS
high	213 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	126 FPS
medium	120 FPS	107 FPS
high	105 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	885 FPS	844 FPS
medium	712 FPS	681 FPS
high	619 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	639 FPS
medium	557 FPS	511 FPS
high	473 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	426 FPS
medium	388 FPS	341 FPS
high	330 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	600 FPS	679 FPS
medium	527 FPS	564 FPS
high	433 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	528 FPS
medium	433 FPS	440 FPS
high	339 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	313 FPS
medium	270 FPS	277 FPS
high	238 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	206 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 6700

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 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 17.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	22,172+17%	18,920
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+156%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+80%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2450 MHz+42%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+28%	36

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
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 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	10 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+40%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+60%	160-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 22.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6700
TDP	220W	175W-20%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	108.1+7%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 6700 costs 24% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 12.4% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).