Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 851.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-851.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+851.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U scores 2,330 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 851.6%. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is built on Vega while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,330 | 22,172+852% |
| Architecture | Vega | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 5888+1050% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.843 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+1002% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1725 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 8 | 96+1100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 184+475% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 174.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 155.3+54% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 110.9 |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | GA104 |
| Release | October 26 2017 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #721 | #63 |
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