Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
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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 Ryzen 5 5500H
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 997.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-997.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+997.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1272% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1272%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,020 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 Ryzen 5 5500H scores 2,020 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 997.6%. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,020 | 22,172+998% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 5888+318% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+291% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+7% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 88 | 184+109% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | 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 Ryzen 5 5500H comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-50% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.4 | 100.8+448% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 20% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1269.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-50% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $200-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 110.9+1269% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA104 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #297 | #63 |
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