GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +1153.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 528.6% higher power demand at 220W vs 35W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 220W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,769 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,769 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 1153.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1153.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
1080p
low158 FPS34 FPS
medium140 FPS24 FPS
high123 FPS17 FPS
ultra104 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS28 FPS
medium109 FPS17 FPS
high96 FPS9 FPS
ultra86 FPS5 FPS
4K
low80 FPS10 FPS
medium67 FPS6 FPS
high52 FPS4 FPS
ultra45 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
1080p
low470 FPS77 FPS
medium405 FPS50 FPS
high327 FPS33 FPS
ultra277 FPS24 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS52 FPS
medium246 FPS29 FPS
high213 FPS21 FPS
ultra179 FPS16 FPS
4K
low141 FPS24 FPS
medium120 FPS16 FPS
high105 FPS12 FPS
ultra83 FPS9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
1080p
low885 FPS80 FPS
medium712 FPS64 FPS
high619 FPS53 FPS
ultra499 FPS40 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS60 FPS
medium557 FPS48 FPS
high473 FPS40 FPS
ultra374 FPS30 FPS
4K
low479 FPS40 FPS
medium388 FPS32 FPS
high330 FPS27 FPS
ultra249 FPS20 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
1080p
low600 FPS80 FPS
medium527 FPS64 FPS
high433 FPS53 FPS
ultra385 FPS40 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS60 FPS
medium433 FPS48 FPS
high339 FPS40 FPS
ultra297 FPS30 FPS
4K
low292 FPS40 FPS
medium270 FPS32 FPS
high238 FPS27 FPS
ultra200 FPS20 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor's 1,769 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1153.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
G3D Mark Score
22,172+1153%
1,769
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+736%
704
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+1053%
1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+38%
1251 MHz
ROPs
96+1100%
8
TMUs
184+318%
44

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega 11 Processor relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
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 Vega 11 Processor has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
VCE 3.4
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor's 35W — a 145.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
TDP
220W
35W-84%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
100.8+100%
50.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Raven
Release
September 1 2020
May 10 2018
Ranking
#63
#673