GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon 860M
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 GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 860M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 358.3% 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 860M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+358.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-358.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon 860M
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.
Radeon 860M
The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon 860M's 4,838 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 358.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 3000 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 (Radeon 860M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+358% | 4,838 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+1050% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+561% | 3.072 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 3000 MHz+74% |
| ROPs | 96+1100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 184+475% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+9567% | 0.06 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+475% | 8 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 860M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 860M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (Radeon 860M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 174.5% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 322.5+220% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 860M is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | Krackan Point |
| Release | September 1 2020 | Marchar 2025 |
| Ranking | #63 | #449 |
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