Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $330 versus $575 for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 66.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($575) | ✅More affordable ($330) |
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 9070 GRE and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 24,418 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti reaches 23,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2790 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) with 96 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,418+5% | 23,295 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 6144+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.28 TFLOPS+58% | 21.75 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2790 MHz+58% | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 192 | 192 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 192+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX 9070 GRE comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 40.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 608 GB/s+41% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 27.5% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 78°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-24% | 290W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 267mm |
| Height | 127mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 78°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 111.0+38% | 80.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 and now averages $330. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $575-4% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $330 |
| Codename | Navi 48 | GA104 |
| Release | May 8 2025 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #44 | #50 |
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