GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6800S

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GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6800S Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+40.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Radeon RX 6800S

8 GB 100

15,841

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6800S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6800S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅41.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 124.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Radeon RX 6800S is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅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.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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60.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 41.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 40% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 15,841), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce RTX 3070 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $301 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 124.4% (44.4 vs 19.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 6800S has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6800S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 40%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	22,172+40%	15,841
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+136%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2100 MHz+22%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+44%	128
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1060%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+44%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3070 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6800S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
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)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 6800S. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-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_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (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 RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	220W	100W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	158.4+57%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 37.6% cheaper ($301 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 124.2% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6800S (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP	$499-38%	$800
Performance per Dollar	44.4+124%	19.8
Codename	GA104	Navi 23
Release	September 1 2020	January 4 2022
Ranking	#63	#135

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