GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon X1950 GT
GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1950 GT 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 X1950 GT 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
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Among Us
Apex Legends
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1950 GT: 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
2020Why buy it
- ✅9061.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 5768.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $140 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
- ❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.
Radeon X1950 GT
2022Why buy it
- ✅Costs $359 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Measures 230mm instead of 242mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
- ❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($140 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon X1950 GT Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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 X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon X1950 GT's 106 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 20817%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon X1950 GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2324 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 80 (Radeon X1950 GT) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+20817% | 106 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+15% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS | 23.8 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2324 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 184 | 320+74% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+480% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 80+74% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon X1950 GT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1950 GT 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 X1950 GT.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+33% | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Avivo (Radeon X1950 GT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Avivo.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | Avivo |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | Avivo |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon X1950 GT's 335W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon X1950 GT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 230mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-34% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 230mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+33500% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140. On MSRP, Radeon X1950 GT was 71.9% cheaper ($359 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.8 (Radeon X1950 GT) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 5450% better value. The newer card here is Radeon X1950 GT (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon X1950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $140-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4+5450% | 0.8 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #63 | #25 |
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