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

✅2.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 304W, a 84W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 288mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 26,922).
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅+21.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌38.2% higher power demand at 304W vs 220W.
❌19% longer card at 288mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon RX 9070 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅2.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 220W instead of 304W, a 84W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 288mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+21.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,172 vs 26,922).
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌38.2% higher power demand at 304W vs 220W.
❌19% longer card at 288mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 XT better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 XT is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 2.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,922 vs 22,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9070 XT is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 9070 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 21.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon RX 9070 XT is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 9070 XT is about 20.0% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.4% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.2% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 9070 XT is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 9070 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	158 FPS	222 FPS
medium	140 FPS	206 FPS
high	123 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	201 FPS
medium	109 FPS	170 FPS
high	96 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	136 FPS
medium	67 FPS	115 FPS
high	52 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	470 FPS	605 FPS
medium	405 FPS	492 FPS
high	327 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	313 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	431 FPS
medium	246 FPS	352 FPS
high	213 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	230 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	221 FPS
medium	120 FPS	187 FPS
high	105 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	885 FPS	912 FPS
medium	712 FPS	756 FPS
high	619 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	703 FPS
medium	557 FPS	577 FPS
high	473 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	492 FPS
medium	388 FPS	407 FPS
high	330 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	600 FPS	815 FPS
medium	527 FPS	709 FPS
high	433 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	560 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	644 FPS
medium	433 FPS	561 FPS
high	339 FPS	491 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	431 FPS
medium	270 FPS	383 FPS
high	238 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	303 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 9070 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 9070 XT

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2970 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 304W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,922 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 26,922 — the Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by 21.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2970 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 64 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) with 184 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
G3D Mark Score	22,172	26,922+21%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5888+44%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	48.66 TFLOPS+140%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2970 MHz+72%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	256+39%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	64+39%
Tensor Cores	184+44%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9070 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the Radeon RX 9070 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	640 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 VCN (Enhanced) (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN (Enhanced). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN (Enhanced)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN (Enhanced)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 304W — a 32.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 750W (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 288mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
TDP	220W-28%	304W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	288mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+14%	88.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 16.7% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 44.9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 1.1% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).