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

✅+42.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 28.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,527 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅+42.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 28.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 220W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌120% higher power demand at 220W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,527 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 7700S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 42.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 7700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 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 6nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 11.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 42.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 28.5%. Radeon RX 7700S is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 220W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7700S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S 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 (100W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $449 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 42.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 28.5%.

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 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	158 FPS	165 FPS
medium	140 FPS	146 FPS
high	123 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	138 FPS
medium	109 FPS	112 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	83 FPS
medium	67 FPS	70 FPS
high	52 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	470 FPS	369 FPS
medium	405 FPS	313 FPS
high	327 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	229 FPS
medium	246 FPS	195 FPS
high	213 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	106 FPS
medium	120 FPS	89 FPS
high	105 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	885 FPS	699 FPS
medium	712 FPS	559 FPS
high	619 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	524 FPS
medium	557 FPS	419 FPS
high	473 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	349 FPS
medium	388 FPS	279 FPS
high	330 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	600 FPS	600 FPS
medium	527 FPS	512 FPS
high	433 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	463 FPS
medium	433 FPS	392 FPS
high	339 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	290 FPS
medium	270 FPS	267 FPS
high	238 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 7700S

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 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 42.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2500 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700S) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	22,172+43%	15,527
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2500 MHz+45%
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)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S 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 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
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 feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 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 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	220W	100W-55%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	155.3+54%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The Radeon RX 7700S costs 10% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 28.3% better value. The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).