GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1147% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1147%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1147%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,778 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U's 1,778 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1147%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+1147% | 1,778 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Vega |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+1050% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2100 MHz+22% |
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U's 15W — a 174.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 78.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-4% | 78 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 118.5+18% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA104 | Vega |
| Release | September 1 2020 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #63 | #545 |
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