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

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 300W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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30.1% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.5 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 220W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 300W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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30.1% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.5 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 300W vs 220W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 XT better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 12.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 12.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 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 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 easier to justify on price alone at $499 MSRP, but Radeon RX 6800 XT is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 6800 XT is about 30.1% more expensive on MSRP at $649 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 9.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 12.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3070 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 6800 XT if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3070 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

Is GeForce RTX 3070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $499 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 30.1% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 6800 XT is still the safer long-term pick.

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 6800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	158 FPS	221 FPS
medium	140 FPS	203 FPS
high	123 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	200 FPS
medium	109 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	135 FPS
medium	67 FPS	114 FPS
high	52 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	470 FPS	565 FPS
medium	405 FPS	477 FPS
high	327 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	359 FPS
medium	246 FPS	296 FPS
high	213 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	150 FPS
medium	120 FPS	132 FPS
high	105 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	885 FPS	924 FPS
medium	712 FPS	767 FPS
high	619 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	562 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	714 FPS
medium	557 FPS	587 FPS
high	473 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	498 FPS
medium	388 FPS	412 FPS
high	330 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	281 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	600 FPS	663 FPS
medium	527 FPS	552 FPS
high	433 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	553 FPS
medium	433 FPS	466 FPS
high	339 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	355 FPS
medium	270 FPS	309 FPS
high	238 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	252 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 6800 XT

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 6800 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 24,995 — the Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 12.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
G3D Mark Score	22,172	24,995+13%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	20.74 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2250 MHz+30%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+480%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 6800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
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 6800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800 XT
TDP	220W-27%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	100.8+21%	83.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 23.1% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 38.5 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 15.3% better value.