Radeon Instinct MI60 vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon Instinct MI60
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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 Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 90.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Instinct MI60.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-90.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+90.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | 🔮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 | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $600 for the Radeon Instinct MI60, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 471.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+471.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Instinct MI60 and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 90.5%. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638 | 22,172+91% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+38% |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+4% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256+39% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 5.8 MB+480% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 220W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 100.8+160% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 66.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 471.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $499-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $200-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 110.9+472% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA104 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #232 | #63 |
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