GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+995.5%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

2 GB 110

2,024

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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

✅442.0% more average FPS across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 558.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 220W vs 110W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 110W instead of 220W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

2019

Why buy it

✅442.0% more average FPS across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 558.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 110W instead of 220W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 220W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 442.0% more FPS across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,024 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is a 2019 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 2019, 995.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 about 66.3% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 442.0% more estimated average FPS across 14 tracked games in our benchmark data and 995.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 558.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	158 FPS	83 FPS
medium	140 FPS	68 FPS
high	123 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	68 FPS
medium	109 FPS	55 FPS
high	96 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	27 FPS
medium	67 FPS	26 FPS
high	52 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	470 FPS	91 FPS
medium	405 FPS	73 FPS
high	327 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	68 FPS
medium	246 FPS	47 FPS
high	213 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	36 FPS
medium	120 FPS	24 FPS
high	105 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	885 FPS	91 FPS
medium	712 FPS	73 FPS
high	619 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	68 FPS
medium	557 FPS	55 FPS
high	473 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	46 FPS
medium	388 FPS	36 FPS
high	330 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
1080p
low	600 FPS	91 FPS
medium	527 FPS	73 FPS
high	433 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	68 FPS
medium	433 FPS	55 FPS
high	339 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	46 FPS
medium	270 FPS	36 FPS
high	238 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	23 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

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 Ryzen 5 5500U

The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,024 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 2,024 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 995.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D Mark Score	22,172+995%	2,024
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+318%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+291%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1845 MHz+7%
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	184+109%	88

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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 Ryzen 5 5500U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
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 Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 110W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
TDP	220W	110W-50%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+448%	18.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U costs 39.9% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 562.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).