Radeon 3000 vs GeForce RTX 3070

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

114%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

109%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

107%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

106%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

106%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

104%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

103%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

101%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

101%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

99%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

98%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

97%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

97%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

95%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

95%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

94%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

94%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

94%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

94%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

94%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

93%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

93%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

93%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22524.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3000.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-22524.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+22524.5%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 5443% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3000.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5443%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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.

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and GeForce RTX 3070

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3000 scores 98 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 22524.5%. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	98	22,172+22524%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	5888+1050%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+1529%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1725 MHz+42%
ROPs	16	96+500%
TMUs	32	184+475%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	5.8 MB+4362%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3000 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Radeon 3000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	10_0	12 Ultimate+20%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: Avivo HD vs NVDEC 5th gen.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	Avivo HD	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	Avivo HD	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The Radeon 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	50W-77%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	1mm	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	2.0	100.8+4940%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon 3000 costs 75.5% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 5445% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).