GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon PRO W6600X
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 PRO W6600X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 69.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6600X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+69.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-69.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 490.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+490.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699) |
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 PRO W6600X
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 PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 69.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+69% | 13,113 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+188% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+100% | 10.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2479 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+44% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+1060% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+44% | 32 |
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 PRO W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+100% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 120W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 120W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 109.3+8% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 and now averages $699. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 71.4% less ($499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 489.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W6600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-29% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-71% | $699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+490% | 18.8 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 23 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #63 | #197 |
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