GPU comparisonsNVIDIA RTX 3070 vs AMD RX 6700 XT

NVIDIA RTX 3070 vs AMD RX 6700 XT (2026)

✅ The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is faster
~19% faster on average · NaN vs NaN FPS at 1440p

The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is a strong 1440p card and the AMD RX 6700 XT is a strong 1440p card. Across popular games at 1440p with FrameCoach's optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 averages about NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the AMD RX 6700 XT — roughly 19% more performance.

Spec & performance head-to-head

NVIDIA RTX 3070AMD RX 6700 XT
Relative performance119%100% (baseline)
VRAM8GB12GB
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSSFSR
Tierstrong 1440pstrong 1440p
Avg FPS @ 1440pNaN FPSNaN FPS
💡 Interestingly, the slower AMD RX 6700 XT actually has more VRAM (12GB vs 8GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap.

FPS in popular games @ 1440p

Estimated frame rates with optimized balanced settings, both cards on a AMD Ryzen 9 5950X-class CPU.

GameNVIDIA RTX 3070AMD RX 6700 XT

For most gamers, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 is the better performer of the two — about 19% faster, which translates to a noticeable but smaller bump in demanding games. Interestingly, the slower AMD RX 6700 XT actually has more VRAM (12GB vs 8GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap. If you already own the AMD RX 6700 XT, the gap to the NVIDIA RTX 3070 is small enough that an upgrade is hard to justify on performance alone.

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Frequently asked

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3070 better than the AMD RX 6700 XT?

Yes. The NVIDIA RTX 3070 is about 19% faster overall, averaging roughly NaN FPS versus NaN FPS for the AMD RX 6700 XT at 1440p with optimized settings across popular games.

How much faster is the NVIDIA RTX 3070 than the AMD RX 6700 XT?

About 19% faster on average. The exact gap varies by game and resolution — heavier, GPU-bound games show the biggest difference.

Should I upgrade from the AMD RX 6700 XT to the NVIDIA RTX 3070?

A 19% jump is a small step up — usually not worth the cost on its own. Interestingly, the slower AMD RX 6700 XT actually has more VRAM (12GB vs 8GB) — a small edge for very high-res textures, though it can't close the raw performance gap.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.