GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 350% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
$430 CAD
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+667% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 768)
+300% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 64-bit)
+283% RT Cores (46 vs 12)
Price
$390 CAD
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+35% Boost Clock (2,321 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6400

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 350% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 6400 currently lists from $390 CAD, $40 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $430 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 308%. The Radeon RX 6400 still sits about $231 CAD above its $159 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 6400 is the gentler choice at 53W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 6400. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6400 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (RDNA 2 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6400 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 6400?

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 6400 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, roughly 350% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6400?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $40 CAD over the Radeon RX 6400?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6400
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,888768
Ray Tracing Cores4612
Tensor / AI Cores184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6400
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,923 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,321 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6400
VRAM Capacity8 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit64-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s128 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6400
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP220 W53 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pinNone
ReleasedSep 2020Jan 2022