GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+1472.5%

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

Shared System RAM 15

1,410

0.0%

Radeon HD 7730M

Radeon HD 8570

Radeon R7 430

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

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

✅+1472.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 212% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $99 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

❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,410 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: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅+1472.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 212% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $99 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 $400 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,410 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: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,410 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 1472.5% 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 404.0% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 1472.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,410 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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	158 FPS	63 FPS
medium	140 FPS	51 FPS
high	123 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	48 FPS
medium	109 FPS	38 FPS
high	96 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	27 FPS
medium	67 FPS	25 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	470 FPS	63 FPS
medium	405 FPS	51 FPS
high	327 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	48 FPS
medium	246 FPS	38 FPS
high	213 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	32 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	885 FPS	63 FPS
medium	712 FPS	51 FPS
high	619 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	48 FPS
medium	557 FPS	38 FPS
high	473 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	32 FPS
medium	388 FPS	25 FPS
high	330 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	16 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	600 FPS	63 FPS
medium	527 FPS	51 FPS
high	433 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	48 FPS
medium	433 FPS	38 FPS
high	339 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	32 FPS
medium	270 FPS	25 FPS
high	238 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	16 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 1,410 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1472.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
G3D Mark Score	22,172+1472%	1,410
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	5888+1050%	512
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2100 MHz+22%

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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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 174.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
TDP	220W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	1mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+7%	94.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 80.2% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 14.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 212.7% better value.