Radeon VII vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon VII
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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 36% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-36%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+36%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $300 for the Radeon VII, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 103.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 VII and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon VII
The Radeon VII 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: 16,308 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 VII scores 16,308 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 36%. The Radeon VII 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 VII) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,308 | 22,172+36% |
| 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 VII | 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 VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+129% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+1500% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 29.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 220W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 242mm |
| Height | 125mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 89°C | 75°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3 | 100.8+82% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 33.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 103.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $499-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $200-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 110.9+104% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA104 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #125 | #63 |
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