Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is positioned at rank #224 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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 2650.9% 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 R7 PRO A10-9700.
| Insight | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2650.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2650.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) | 🔮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 $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1275.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700.
| Insight | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1275.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge 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: 806 points. Launch price was $1,299.
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 R7 PRO A10-9700 scores 806 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 2650.9%. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is built on Bristol Ridge while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 128 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 806 | 22,172+2651% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 47.84 TFLOPS+136% | 20.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz+69% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 256+39% | 184 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+39% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 128 | 184+44% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | 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)
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 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: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 220W-27% |
| 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 | 2.7 | 100.8+3633% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1269.1% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-66% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-50% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 110.9+1269% |
| Codename | Navi 48 | GA104 |
| Release | July 23 2025 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #23 | #63 |
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