GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 611.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W 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.
  • 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 611.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1461.4% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 1,420), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,420 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U's 1,420 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1461.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
G3D Mark Score
22,172+1461%
1,420
Architecture
Ampere
Vega
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+1433%
384
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+15%
1500 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and System on the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
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 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
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 4.0 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
VCE 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U's 15W — a 174.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
TDP
220W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+6%
94.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Vega Renoir
Release
September 1 2020
January 7 2020
Ranking
#63
#650

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