GeForce RTX 3070 vs UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 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…+907.8% 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

  • ❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,200 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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 2,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (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 907.8% 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 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 907.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
Yes. UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (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 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 907.8% 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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low158 FPS80 FPS
medium140 FPS70 FPS
high123 FPS50 FPS
ultra104 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS66 FPS
medium109 FPS58 FPS
high96 FPS37 FPS
ultra86 FPS23 FPS
4K
low80 FPS24 FPS
medium67 FPS23 FPS
high52 FPS14 FPS
ultra45 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low470 FPS86 FPS
medium405 FPS58 FPS
high327 FPS40 FPS
ultra277 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS58 FPS
medium246 FPS34 FPS
high213 FPS25 FPS
ultra179 FPS19 FPS
4K
low141 FPS27 FPS
medium120 FPS18 FPS
high105 FPS14 FPS
ultra83 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low885 FPS99 FPS
medium712 FPS79 FPS
high619 FPS66 FPS
ultra499 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS74 FPS
medium557 FPS59 FPS
high473 FPS50 FPS
ultra374 FPS37 FPS
4K
low479 FPS50 FPS
medium388 FPS40 FPS
high330 FPS33 FPS
ultra249 FPS25 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low600 FPS99 FPS
medium527 FPS79 FPS
high433 FPS66 FPS
ultra385 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS74 FPS
medium433 FPS59 FPS
high339 FPS50 FPS
ultra297 FPS37 FPS
4K
low292 FPS50 FPS
medium270 FPS40 FPS
high238 FPS33 FPS
ultra200 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)'s 2,200 β€” the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 907.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) uses Gen. 12, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score
22,172+908%
2,200
Architecture
Ampere
Gen. 12
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
5888+18300%
32
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+19%
1450 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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (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 Xe 750 32EUs (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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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 Quick Sync Video (Xe) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Quick Sync Video (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
Quick Sync Video (Xe)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
Quick Sync Video (Xe)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)'s 15W β€” a 174.5% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75Β°C vs 75Β°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
TDP
220W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
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Height
112mm
β€”
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75Β°C
75Β°C
Perf/Watt
100.8
146.7+46%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) β€” the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Rocket Lake Xe
Release
September 1 2020
March 30 2021
Ranking
#63
#809