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 noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the Radeon RX 6700 XT. But the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the better value, undercutting it by $97 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+130% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,560)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+17% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 384 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Boost Clock (2,581 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

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 Radeon RX 6700 XT currently lists from $447 EUR, $97 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $544 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 6700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6700 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 GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $97 EUR over the Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6700 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) 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 6700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,560
Ray Tracing Cores4640
Tensor / AI Cores184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock1,500 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP220 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Mar 2021