GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 and Radeon RX 5700 XT.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $59,800 JPY against $151,755 JPY for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 281%. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $59,301 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $151,356 JPY above its $399 JPY MSRP.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 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 5700 XT if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?
Is the Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $91,955 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 5,888✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,605 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,905 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jul 2019 |