Radeon RX 7700S vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

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 Radeon RX 7700S

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

129%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

123%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

118%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

117%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

84%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#36

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

68%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7700S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.

Insight	Radeon RX 7700S	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7700S 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.

Radeon RX 7700S Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7700S and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7700S scores 15,527 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU reaches 15,196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7700S is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 192.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,527+2%	15,196
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	6144+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.48 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	2500 MHz+41%	1770 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	192+50%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	6 MB+1100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	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. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	448 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 7700S	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 4.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 4.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700S draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU's 290W — a 97.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7700S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.