GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon AI PRO R9700
GeForce RTX 5070
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon AI PRO R9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 166.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+166.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 and Radeon AI PRO R9700
GeForce RTX 5070
The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.
Radeon AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 5070 scores 28,854 and the Radeon AI PRO R9700 reaches 28,589 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 192 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,854 | 28,589 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+50% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.87 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+55% |
| Boost Clock | 2512 MHz | 2920 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 80 | 128+60% |
| TMUs | 192 | 256+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+500% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 64+33% |
| Tensor Cores | 192+50% | 128 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+500% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (9th Gen) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (6th Gen) | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 245mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 245mm | 267mm |
| Height | 115mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C-4% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 115.4+21% | 95.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 and now averages $1450. The GeForce RTX 5070 costs 62.1% less ($900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.5 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 166.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549-58% | $1299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-62% | $1450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.5+166% | 19.7 |
| Codename | GB205 | Navi 48 |
| Release | March 4 2025 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #22 | #23 |
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