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

✅+189.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 189.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅+189.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 189.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 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 5nm 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 in basically the same MSRP band at $499 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 189.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 189.5%. Radeon RX 780 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (180W vs 220W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (180W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 189.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 189.5%.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	158 FPS	159 FPS
medium	140 FPS	148 FPS
high	123 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	138 FPS
medium	109 FPS	118 FPS
high	96 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	66 FPS
medium	67 FPS	57 FPS
high	52 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	470 FPS	345 FPS
medium	405 FPS	276 FPS
high	327 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	258 FPS
medium	246 FPS	207 FPS
high	213 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	163 FPS
medium	120 FPS	133 FPS
high	105 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	885 FPS	345 FPS
medium	712 FPS	276 FPS
high	619 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	258 FPS
medium	557 FPS	207 FPS
high	473 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	172 FPS
medium	388 FPS	138 FPS
high	330 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	600 FPS	345 FPS
medium	527 FPS	276 FPS
high	433 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	258 FPS
medium	433 FPS	207 FPS
high	339 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	163 FPS
medium	270 FPS	138 FPS
high	238 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	86 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 780

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 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 189.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	22,172+190%	7,658
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+77%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2335 MHz+35%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+673%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	60+30%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
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 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
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 RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
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 780's 180W — a 20% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 780
TDP	220W	180W-18%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+137%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 190.2% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).