Radeon VE vs GeForce RTX 3070
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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
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 1108500% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon VE.
| Insight | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1108500%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1108500%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 271507% better value per dollar than the Radeon VE.
| Insight | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+271507%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 VE and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon VE
The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.
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 VE scores 2 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1108500%. The Radeon VE is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VE) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2 | 22,172+1108500% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5888+53% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.44 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+51% |
| Boost Clock | 1750 MHz+1% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 5.8 MB+517% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon VE | 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 VE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 7_0 (Radeon VE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 7_0 | 12 Ultimate+71% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VE draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 29.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon VE) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 220W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 165mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon VE costs 75.5% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Radeon VE) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon VE | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-76% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.0 | 110.9 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA104 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #125 | #63 |
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