GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+357.0%

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 7 6800H

2 GB 250

4,852

0.0%

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

✅+357% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 83.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 22,172).
❌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 24.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅+357% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 83.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 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 $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 22,172).
❌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 24.3 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 4,852 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is a 2020 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 357.0% 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 149.5% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 357.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 83.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 $200 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 7 6800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	158 FPS	160 FPS
medium	140 FPS	149 FPS
high	123 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	109 FPS	114 FPS
high	96 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	65 FPS
medium	67 FPS	58 FPS
high	52 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	470 FPS	218 FPS
medium	405 FPS	175 FPS
high	327 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	164 FPS
medium	246 FPS	131 FPS
high	213 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	109 FPS
medium	120 FPS	87 FPS
high	105 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	885 FPS	218 FPS
medium	712 FPS	175 FPS
high	619 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	164 FPS
medium	557 FPS	131 FPS
high	473 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	109 FPS
medium	388 FPS	87 FPS
high	330 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	600 FPS	218 FPS
medium	527 FPS	175 FPS
high	433 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	164 FPS
medium	433 FPS	131 FPS
high	339 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	109 FPS
medium	270 FPS	87 FPS
high	238 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

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 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 4,852 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 357%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 60 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score	22,172+357%	4,852
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+26%	16.17 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2105 MHz+22%
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)

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 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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 7 6800H 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 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+420%	19.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 59.9% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 82.7% better value.