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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1600 Pro

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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Radeon X1600 Pro

2020Core: 1130 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1600 Pro Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3070
8 GB 220
22,172
+22296.0%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon X1600 Pro
0.5 GB 150
99
0.0%
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 2300
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 4225
brand logoRadeon HD 2350
brand logoRadeon HD 3200
brand logoRadeon 860M
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT

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 X1600 Pro 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low158 FPS
medium140 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra104 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low470 FPS
medium405 FPS
high327 FPS
ultra277 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low885 FPS
medium712 FPS
high619 FPS
ultra499 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low600 FPS
medium527 FPS
high433 FPS
ultra385 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low300 FPS
medium288 FPS
high268 FPS
ultra251 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low228 FPS
medium175 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra124 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low198 FPS
medium170 FPS
high147 FPS
ultra119 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low229 FPS
medium211 FPS
high168 FPS
ultra146 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce RTX 3070
low161 FPS
medium141 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra106 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600 Pro
low4 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1600 Pro: 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

  • ✅9061.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 6587.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌46.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 150W.
  • ❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon X1600 Pro

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 220W, a 70W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • ❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($149 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 9061.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 22296% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 99), 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 512 MB 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 to buy today. It is $350 more expensive on MSRP at $499 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 6587.4% (44.4 vs 0.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1600 Pro 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 X1600 Pro

The Radeon X1600 Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon X1600 Pro's 99 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 22296%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon X1600 Pro uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Radeon X1600 Pro). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 Pro). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
G3D Mark Score
22,172+22296%
99
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+188%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+218%
6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+11%
1560 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
184+44%
128
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon X1600 Pro leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
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 X1600 Pro carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1500% 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 64-bit on the Radeon X1600 Pro. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (Radeon X1600 Pro) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 9.0c (Radeon X1600 Pro). Vulkan: 1.4 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
DirectX
12 Ultimate+33%
9.0c
Vulkan
1.4
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+119%
2.1
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs None (Radeon X1600 Pro). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon X1600 Pro).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
Avivo
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon X1600 Pro's 150W — a 37.8% difference. The Radeon X1600 Pro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 Pro). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
TDP
220W
150W-32%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
100.8+14300%
0.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Radeon X1600 Pro launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon X1600 Pro was 70.1% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.7 (Radeon X1600 Pro) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 6242.9% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Radeon X1600 Pro
MSRP
$499
$149-70%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+6243%
0.7
Codename
GA104
Navi 10
Release
September 1 2020
January 21 2020
Ranking
#63
#216
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