GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX Vega11

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

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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

  • +1281.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 315.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 10.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $150 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 Vega11

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $349 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Draws 35W instead of 220W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,605 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 10.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon RX Vega11?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,605 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega11 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, 1281.4% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 232.7% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1281.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega11 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon RX Vega11 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega11 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,605 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Vega11
1080p
low158 FPS44 FPS
medium140 FPS31 FPS
high123 FPS22 FPS
ultra104 FPS11 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS35 FPS
medium109 FPS22 FPS
high96 FPS12 FPS
ultra86 FPS6 FPS
4K
low80 FPS11 FPS
medium67 FPS7 FPS
high52 FPS4 FPS
ultra45 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
1080p
low470 FPS31 FPS
medium405 FPS14 FPS
high327 FPS10 FPS
ultra277 FPS7 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS15 FPS
medium246 FPS7 FPS
high213 FPS5 FPS
ultra179 FPS4 FPS
4K
low141 FPS5 FPS
medium120 FPS3 FPS
high105 FPS2 FPS
ultra83 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
1080p
low885 FPS72 FPS
medium712 FPS58 FPS
high619 FPS48 FPS
ultra499 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS54 FPS
medium557 FPS43 FPS
high473 FPS36 FPS
ultra374 FPS27 FPS
4K
low479 FPS36 FPS
medium388 FPS29 FPS
high330 FPS24 FPS
ultra249 FPS18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
1080p
low600 FPS72 FPS
medium527 FPS58 FPS
high433 FPS48 FPS
ultra385 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS54 FPS
medium433 FPS43 FPS
high339 FPS36 FPS
ultra297 FPS27 FPS
4K
low292 FPS36 FPS
medium270 FPS29 FPS
high238 FPS24 FPS
ultra200 FPS18 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX Vega11

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 Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 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: 1,605 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 1,605 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1281.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega11). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
G3D Mark Score
22,172+1281%
1,605
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 Vega11 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
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 Vega11 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 35W — a 145.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
TDP
220W
35W-84%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+120%
45.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega11 costs 69.9% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.7 (Radeon RX Vega11) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 315% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX Vega11
MSRP
$499
$150-70%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+315%
10.7
Codename
GA104
Raven
Release
September 1 2020
May 10 2018
Ranking
#63
#673