GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear winner, offering 161.5% better value than Radeon RX 6700 XT.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6700 XT
The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $3,868 BRL, $5,122 BRL less than the Radeon RX 6700 XT at $8,990 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 161%. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $3,369 BRL above its $499 BRL MSRP. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $8,511 BRL above its $479 BRL MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6700 XT carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT worth the extra $5,122 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 5,888✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,321 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,581 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 384 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W✓ | 230 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Mar 2021 |