
GeForce RTX 3070
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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
2020Why buy it
- ✅30.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- ❌63% higher power demand at 220W vs 135W.
Radeon RX 6700M
2021Why buy it
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
- ✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 135W instead of 220W, a 85W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3070
2020Radeon RX 6700M
2021Why buy it
- ✅30.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
Why buy it
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
- ✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 135W instead of 220W, a 85W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- ❌63% higher power demand at 220W vs 135W.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 158 FPS | 164 FPS |
| medium | 140 FPS | 146 FPS |
| high | 123 FPS | 127 FPS |
| ultra | 104 FPS | 108 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 134 FPS | 138 FPS |
| medium | 109 FPS | 112 FPS |
| high | 96 FPS | 98 FPS |
| ultra | 86 FPS | 89 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 80 FPS | 84 FPS |
| medium | 67 FPS | 70 FPS |
| high | 52 FPS | 55 FPS |
| ultra | 45 FPS | 48 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 470 FPS | 392 FPS |
| medium | 405 FPS | 329 FPS |
| high | 327 FPS | 269 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 223 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 294 FPS | 255 FPS |
| medium | 246 FPS | 213 FPS |
| high | 213 FPS | 177 FPS |
| ultra | 179 FPS | 144 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 141 FPS | 120 FPS |
| medium | 120 FPS | 103 FPS |
| high | 105 FPS | 83 FPS |
| ultra | 83 FPS | 63 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 885 FPS | 609 FPS |
| medium | 712 FPS | 487 FPS |
| high | 619 FPS | 406 FPS |
| ultra | 499 FPS | 304 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 692 FPS | 456 FPS |
| medium | 557 FPS | 365 FPS |
| high | 473 FPS | 304 FPS |
| ultra | 374 FPS | 228 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 479 FPS | 304 FPS |
| medium | 388 FPS | 243 FPS |
| high | 330 FPS | 203 FPS |
| ultra | 249 FPS | 152 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 600 FPS | 609 FPS |
| medium | 527 FPS | 487 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 406 FPS |
| ultra | 385 FPS | 304 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 489 FPS | 456 FPS |
| medium | 433 FPS | 365 FPS |
| high | 339 FPS | 304 FPS |
| ultra | 297 FPS | 228 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 292 FPS | 291 FPS |
| medium | 270 FPS | 243 FPS |
| high | 238 FPS | 203 FPS |
| ultra | 200 FPS | 152 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 6700M

GeForce RTX 3070
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 6700M
Radeon RX 6700M
The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 63.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+64% | 13,525 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+156% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+84% | 11.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2400 MHz+39% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M 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 6700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M 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 6700M) — 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 6700M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 135W — a 47.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 135W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 100.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 22 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #63 | #183 |
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