GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 11

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

✅761.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 258.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.4 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 Vega 11

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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 12.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Vega 11

2018

Why buy it

✅761.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 258.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.4 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.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 12.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Vega 11?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 761.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,861 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Vega 11 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, 1091.4% 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 761.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1091.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 11 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 11 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 11 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,861 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
1080p
low	158 FPS	34 FPS
medium	140 FPS	24 FPS
high	123 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	28 FPS
medium	109 FPS	17 FPS
high	96 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	10 FPS
medium	67 FPS	6 FPS
high	52 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
1080p
low	470 FPS	73 FPS
medium	405 FPS	48 FPS
high	327 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	50 FPS
medium	246 FPS	28 FPS
high	213 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	23 FPS
medium	120 FPS	15 FPS
high	105 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
1080p
low	885 FPS	84 FPS
medium	712 FPS	67 FPS
high	619 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	63 FPS
medium	557 FPS	50 FPS
high	473 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	42 FPS
medium	388 FPS	33 FPS
high	330 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
1080p
low	600 FPS	84 FPS
medium	527 FPS	67 FPS
high	433 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	63 FPS
medium	433 FPS	50 FPS
high	339 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	42 FPS
medium	270 FPS	33 FPS
high	238 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 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: 1,861 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Vega 11's 1,861 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1091.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	22,172+1091%	1,861
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

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
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 Vega 11 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 145.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 11
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+89%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 69.9% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.4 (Radeon Vega 11) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 258.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).