NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vs AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at a glance
This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 posts a median render score of 2,969 against 2,865 for AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 11 community submissions.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1725 MHz boost clock, 220 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $499. AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT: 16 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2250 MHz boost clock, 300 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $999.
Our overall scores are 40 for GeForce RTX 3070 and 44 for Radeon RX 6900 XT out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Radeon RX 6900 XT; for office work: GeForce RTX 3070; for daily use: Radeon RX 6900 XT; for content creation: Radeon RX 6900 XT. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.
GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 6900 XT FAQ
Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?
In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 posts a median render score of 2,969 against 2,865 for AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, making it 4% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 11 community submissions.
Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6900 XT?
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is rated at 300 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at 220 W, so the GeForce RTX 3070 draws 36% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.
How much did the GeForce RTX 3070 and the Radeon RX 6900 XT cost at launch?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at $999. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 6900 XT better for gaming?
Our gaming score favours the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (35 vs 41 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.
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About this data
Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.