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

✅+29.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 165W.

RTX A5500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅26.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 184).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 165W instead of 220W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,120 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

RTX A5500 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅+29.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).

Why buy it

✅26.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 184).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 165W instead of 220W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 165W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,120 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than RTX A5500 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 29.5% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 29.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A5500 Mobile is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (165W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A5500 Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. RTX A5500 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (165W vs 220W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 29.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

RTX A5500 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	158 FPS	218 FPS
medium	140 FPS	197 FPS
high	123 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	189 FPS
medium	109 FPS	163 FPS
high	96 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	70 FPS
high	52 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	470 FPS	391 FPS
medium	405 FPS	334 FPS
high	327 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	276 FPS
medium	246 FPS	225 FPS
high	213 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	159 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	141 FPS
medium	120 FPS	118 FPS
high	105 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	80 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	885 FPS	770 FPS
medium	712 FPS	616 FPS
high	619 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	578 FPS
medium	557 FPS	462 FPS
high	473 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	289 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	385 FPS
medium	388 FPS	308 FPS
high	330 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
1080p
low	600 FPS	357 FPS
medium	527 FPS	308 FPS
high	433 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	269 FPS
medium	433 FPS	240 FPS
high	339 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	163 FPS
medium	270 FPS	139 FPS
high	238 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	90 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and RTX A5500 Mobile

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.

RTX A5500 Mobile

The RTX A5500 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,120 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 17,120 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 29.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A5500 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7,424 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 22.27 TFLOPS (RTX A5500 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1500 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 58 (RTX A5500 Mobile) with 184 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	22,172+30%	17,120
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	7424+26%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	22.27 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+15%	1500 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	232+26%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	7.3 MB+26%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	58+26%
Tensor Cores	184	232+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A5500 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A5500 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (RTX A5500 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5500 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RTX A5500 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A5500 Mobile's 165W — a 28.6% difference. The RTX A5500 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (RTX A5500 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A5500 Mobile
TDP	220W	165W-25%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	103.8+3%