GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+130% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,560)
Price
€1,128
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

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 $544 EUR against $1,128 EUR 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 211%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT still sits about $729 EUR above its $399 EUR 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?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

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 Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the extra $584 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,560
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP220 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Jul 2019