GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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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 Ryzen 7 4700G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 768.5% 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 Ryzen 7 4700G.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+768.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-768.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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 $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 334.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+334.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Ryzen 7 4700G
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 Ryzen 7 4700G
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 2,553 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 768.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+768% | 2,553 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+229% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+23% | 16.49 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2300 MHz+33% |
| 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 Ryzen 7 4700G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 7 4700G 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 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 134.6% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 43W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 300W-54% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+70% | 59.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 25.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 334.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $299-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $100-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.9+335% | 25.5 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 33 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #63 | #229 |
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