GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2307.4% 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2307.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2307.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $85), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 923.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+923.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 921 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 2307.4%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 64 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) with 184 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+2307% | 921 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+44% | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+136% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2920 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 184 | 256+39% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 64+39% |
| Tensor Cores | 184+44% | 128 |
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-27% | 300W |
| 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+3152% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E costs 57.5% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 926.9% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $139-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $85-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+927% | 10.8 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 48 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #63 | #23 |
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