Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 37% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-37%)	✅Leading raw performance (+37%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (272mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 105.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+105.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and GeForce RTX 3070

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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 RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 37%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	16,183	22,172+37%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+108%
Boost Clock	1905 MHz+10%	1725 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	184+15%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) 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 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	VCE	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 2.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	225W	220W-2%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	71.9	100.8+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 33.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 105.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).