Radeon Pro Vega II vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro Vega II
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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 Pro Vega II
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega II is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega II remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Pro Vega II and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega II scores 15,597 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU reaches 15,196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega II is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,597+3% | 15,196 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+54% |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 1770 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Pro Vega II comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+93% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+500% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II draws 475W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU's 290W — a 48.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 4 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 290W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 120mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 4 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 52.4+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | — |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA104 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #138 | #50 |
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