GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon PRO W7500
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 W7500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 66.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W7500.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+66.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-66.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 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. Priced at $200 versus $401 for the Radeon PRO W7500, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 234.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($401) |
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 W7500
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 W7500
The Radeon PRO W7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,298 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 13,298 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 66.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7500 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W7500). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.19 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7500). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1700 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W7500) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+67% | 13,298 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+229% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+67% | 12.19 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+1% | 1700 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+64% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+1060% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+64% | 28 |
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 W7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W7500) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| 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 W7500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7500). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7500).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 4.0 |
| 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 W7500's 70W — a 103.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 70W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 216mm |
| Height | 112mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 190.0+88% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon PRO W7500 launched at $429 and now averages $401. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 50.1% less ($201 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 33.2 (Radeon PRO W7500) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 234% better value. The Radeon PRO W7500 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $429-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-50% | $401 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+234% | 33.2 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | August 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #63 | #192 |
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