Radeon RX 5600 vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 5600
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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 RX 5600
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 88.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-88.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+88.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 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 $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 41.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5600.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️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 RX 5600 and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX 5600
The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 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 RX 5600 scores 11,753 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 88.6%. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,753 | 22,172+89% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.829 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+248% |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | 1725 MHz+36% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s+56% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 37.8% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-32% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 78.4 | 100.8+29% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 41.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-54% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4 | 110.9+41% |
| Codename | Navi 10 | GA104 |
| Release | July 7 2020 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #295 | #63 |
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