GeForce RTX 5070 vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE
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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 RX 7900 GRE
Why is GeForce RTX 5070 better than Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
The GeForce RTX 5070 edges out the Radeon RX 7900 GRE by approximately 6% in aggregate benchmark performance, offering a slight advantage in gaming workloads. Both GPUs launched at $549, making value nearly identical, though the RTX 5070's newer Blackwell architecture brings DLSS 4 support and improved ray tracing capabilities. The RX 7900 GRE counters with 16GB of VRAM compared to the RTX 5070's 12GB, providing an advantage in memory-intensive scenarios at higher resolutions.
For 1440p gaming, the RTX 5070 delivers consistent frame rate advantages in most titles, particularly when DLSS 4 is enabled. The RX 7900 GRE's larger VRAM buffer makes it more future-proof for 4K gaming with high texture settings. Power consumption is nearly identical at 250W vs 260W TDP respectively.
Choose the RTX 5070 if you prioritize ray tracing, DLSS 4 frame generation, and cutting-edge features. The RX 7900 GRE is better suited for users who want maximum VRAM headroom for content creation or 4K gaming without relying on upscaling technologies.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $540), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($540) |
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 RX 7900 GRE
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 RX 7900 GRE
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5070 scores 28,854 versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 27,162 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Raw compute: 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 80 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) with 192 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,854+6% | 27,162 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+20% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.87 TFLOPS | 45.98 TFLOPS+49% |
| Boost Clock | 2512 MHz+12% | 2245 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 160+100% |
| TMUs | 192 | 320+67% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+140% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 80+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 5070 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 7900 GRE has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+17% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+700% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (9th Gen) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (6th Gen) | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-4% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 245mm | 276mm |
| Height | 115mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C | 60°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 115.4+10% | 104.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549 and now averages $540. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE costs 1.8% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.5 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 50.3 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 4.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5070 | Radeon RX 7900 GRE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $540-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.5+4% | 50.3 |
| Codename | GB205 | Navi 31 |
| Release | March 4 2025 | July 27 2023 |
| Ranking | #22 | #29 |
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