GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 646.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 646.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1795.7% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 1,420), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,420 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U's 1,420 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1795.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
G3D Mark Score
26,919+1796%
1,420
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Vega
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5888+1433%
384
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+65%
1500 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and System on the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6X
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
VCE 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 7.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+42%
94.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
Infinity
Codename
AD104
Vega Renoir
Release
April 12 2023
January 7 2020
Ranking
#32
#650

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