
GeForce RTX 3070
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UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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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
2020Why buy it
- β +1915.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β5400% higher power demand at 220W vs 4W.
UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
2021Why buy it
- β Draws 4W instead of 220W, a 216W reduction.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (1,100 vs 22,172).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3070
2020UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
2021Why buy it
- β +1915.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 4W instead of 220W, a 216W reduction.
Trade-offs
- β5400% higher power demand at 220W vs 4W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (1,100 vs 22,172).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Quick Answers
So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)?
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 158 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 140 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 123 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 104 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 134 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 109 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 96 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 86 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 80 FPS | 24 FPS |
| medium | 67 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 52 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 45 FPS | 12 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 470 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 405 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 327 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 294 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 246 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 213 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 179 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 141 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 120 FPS | 18 FPS |
| high | 105 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 83 FPS | 10 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 885 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 712 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 619 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 499 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 692 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 557 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 473 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 374 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 479 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 388 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 330 FPS | 16 FPS |
| ultra | 249 FPS | 12 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 600 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 527 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 385 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 489 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 433 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 339 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 297 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 292 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 270 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 238 FPS | 16 FPS |
| ultra | 200 FPS | 12 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

GeForce RTX 3070
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 (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
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.
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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 |
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)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | UHD 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 | #918 |
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