Radeon RX 9070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Radeon RX 9070
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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 9070
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 9070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $550), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 5.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 9070.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Radeon RX 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 9070 scores 25,380 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 26,861 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads by 5.8%. The Radeon RX 9070 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Raw compute: 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 56 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) with 112 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25,380 | 26,861+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 10240+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 36.13 TFLOPS+6% | 34.1 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+51% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+14% | 112 |
| TMUs | 224 | 320+43% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 56 | 80+43% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 320+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 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 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) vs 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — a 42.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — the Radeon RX 9070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 912 GB/s+43% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Decoder: Dual Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Media Engine | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Dual Media Engine | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 350W — a 45.6% difference. The Radeon RX 9070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-37% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 285mm |
| Height | 110mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 115.4+50% | 76.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 and now averages $550. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.1 (Radeon RX 9070) vs 48.8 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers 5.9% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549-54% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.1 | 48.8+6% |
| Codename | Navi 48 | GA102 |
| Release | March 6 2025 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #39 | #33 |
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