AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 8.1% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Call of Duty: MW2, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by 9% (76 vs 70 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (7% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition is the better value at 16.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 119 | 110 | +8% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 76 | 70 | +9% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 82 | 76 | +8% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 89 | 82 | +9% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 91 | 84 | +8% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 159 | 147 | +8% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 94 | 87 | +8% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 69 | 64 | +8% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 87 | 81 | +7% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 92 | 85 | +8% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 55 | 51 | +8% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 55 | 51 | +8% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 17,400M |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,105 MHz | 1,725 MHz |
| TDP | 250 W | 220 W |
| Launch MSRP | $579 | $499 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2020-10-29 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 8.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition delivers more performance per dollar: 16.5 average FPS per $100 versus 15.4. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition?
- Call of Duty: MW2: AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by roughly 9% (76 vs 70 FPS) in our testing.
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