GeForce RTX 3070 vs UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 800 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • βœ…+1915.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ampere (2020βˆ’2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌5400% higher power demand at 220W vs 4W.

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

2021

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 4W instead of 220W, a 216W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,100 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.
  • ❌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 UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,100 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) 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 1915.6% 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 10nm. 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 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 1915.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (4W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
Yes. UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) 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 (4W 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 1915.6% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
1080p
low158 FPS50 FPS
medium140 FPS40 FPS
high123 FPS33 FPS
ultra104 FPS25 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS37 FPS
medium109 FPS30 FPS
high96 FPS25 FPS
ultra86 FPS19 FPS
4K
low80 FPS24 FPS
medium67 FPS20 FPS
high52 FPS14 FPS
ultra45 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
1080p
low470 FPS50 FPS
medium405 FPS40 FPS
high327 FPS33 FPS
ultra277 FPS25 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS37 FPS
medium246 FPS30 FPS
high213 FPS25 FPS
ultra179 FPS19 FPS
4K
low141 FPS25 FPS
medium120 FPS18 FPS
high105 FPS14 FPS
ultra83 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
1080p
low885 FPS50 FPS
medium712 FPS40 FPS
high619 FPS33 FPS
ultra499 FPS25 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS37 FPS
medium557 FPS30 FPS
high473 FPS25 FPS
ultra374 FPS19 FPS
4K
low479 FPS25 FPS
medium388 FPS20 FPS
high330 FPS16 FPS
ultra249 FPS12 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
1080p
low600 FPS50 FPS
medium527 FPS40 FPS
high433 FPS33 FPS
ultra385 FPS25 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS37 FPS
medium433 FPS30 FPS
high339 FPS25 FPS
ultra297 FPS19 FPS
4K
low292 FPS25 FPS
medium270 FPS20 FPS
high238 FPS16 FPS
ultra200 FPS12 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Gen. 11 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 4W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 1,100 β€” the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1915.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) uses Gen. 11, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 24 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 800 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
G3D Mark Score
22,172+1916%
1,100
Architecture
Ampere
Gen. 11
Process Node
8 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
5888+24433%
24
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+116%
800 MHz
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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 (Jasper Lake 24 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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 (Jasper Lake 24 EU) 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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 (12_1) (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 4W β€” a 192.9% difference. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75Β°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
TDP
220W
4W-98%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75Β°C-6%
80
Perf/Watt
100.8
275.0+173%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)) β€” the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Gen. 11
Release
September 1 2020
January 11 2021
Ranking
#63
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