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 significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 7600 XT. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+188% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,048)
+188% Tensor Cores (184 vs 64)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
€565
Performance
21%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% Boost Clock (2,755 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 7600 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 7600 XT

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 7600 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 7600 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $544 EUR, $21 EUR less than the Radeon RX 7600 XT at $565 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 34%. The Radeon RX 7600 XT still sits about $236 EUR above its $329 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the gentler choice at 190W 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 Radeon RX 7600 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.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 7600 XT is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (RDNA 3 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 7600 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 7600 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 7600 XT if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 7600 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT worth the extra $21 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.

Does the Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 3
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,048
Ray Tracing Cores4632
Tensor / AI Cores18464

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 7600 XT
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,980 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz2,755 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 7600 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 7600 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP220 W190 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Jan 2024