GeForce RTX 3070 vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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

✅+569.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

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898% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $449 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅+569.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 $449 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

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898% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 66.2 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 569.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 14nm. 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 898.0% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 569.6% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 220W), and staying closer to $50 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 569.6% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	158 FPS	99 FPS
medium	140 FPS	86 FPS
high	123 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	88 FPS
medium	109 FPS	77 FPS
high	96 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	28 FPS
medium	67 FPS	26 FPS
high	52 FPS	18 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	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	470 FPS	123 FPS
medium	405 FPS	86 FPS
high	327 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	81 FPS
medium	246 FPS	48 FPS
high	213 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	37 FPS
medium	120 FPS	25 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	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	885 FPS	149 FPS
medium	712 FPS	119 FPS
high	619 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	112 FPS
medium	557 FPS	89 FPS
high	473 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	74 FPS
medium	388 FPS	60 FPS
high	330 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	600 FPS	149 FPS
medium	527 FPS	119 FPS
high	433 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	112 FPS
medium	433 FPS	89 FPS
high	339 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	68 FPS
medium	270 FPS	55 FPS
high	238 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 569.6%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	22,172+570%	3,311
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm

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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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 174.5% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
TDP	220W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	220.7+119%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) costs 90% less ($449 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) offers 49.1% better value. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).