64

RTX 3070 Graphics Card

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

$499

MSRP

65

RX 7700 XT Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 2% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 12 GB of memory, and 17.6 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 8% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $449 versus the RTX 3070 Graphics Card's $499 price tag, it costs 11% less while delivering performance that's only 2% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 3070 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RX 7700 XT Graphics Card

2% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 7700 XT Graphics Card

11% better value per dollar

RTX 3070 Graphics Card best for

Value for money

11% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
8 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
432 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
1,725 MHz
2,544 MHz
Base clock
1,500 MHz
1,700 MHz
FP32 performance
20.3 TFLOPS
17.6 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
17.4 billion
28.1 billion
Process
8 nm
5 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
242 mm
260 mm

Power

TDP
220W
245W
Power connector
12-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
47 fps
51 fps
Black Myth Wukong
52 fps
58 fps
Counter-Strike 2
290 fps
310 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
58 fps
64 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
59 fps
65 fps
Spider-Man 2
62 fps
68 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
115,000 points
118,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
25,500 points
27,500 points
3DMark Time Spy
15,000 points
16,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3070 Graphics Card worth $50 more than the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 3070 Graphics Card scores 65 overall vs 64 for the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 7700 XT Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 3070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 3070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 3070 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card or RX 7700 XT Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 7700 XT Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 3070 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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