GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6900 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+15% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 5,120)
AMD
Radeon RX 6900 XT
Price
€778
Performance
40%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+74% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 46)
+30% Boost Clock (2,250 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)

Radeon RX 6900 XT vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6900 XT vs GeForce RTX 3070

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is dramatically faster, around 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $544 EUR, $234 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6900 XT at $778 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6900 XT wins on performance-per-dollar. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 3070 is the gentler choice at 220W versus 300W. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 300W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 6900 XT carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 8GB 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 6900 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 6900 XT?

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6900 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3070?

The Radeon RX 6900 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 48% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT worth the extra $234 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6900 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 6900 XT have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (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 6900 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8885,120
Ray Tracing Cores4680
Tensor / AI Cores184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6900 XT
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,825 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,250 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6900 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 6900 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP220 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Dec 2020