AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT represent two distinct approaches to mobile graphics, with the data showing a clear overall winner. Across nine head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the RTX 3070 Mobile secures eight victories, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT takes a single win. The average benchmark score reinforces this separation, with the NVIDIA part scoring 20,534 compared to AMD’s 18,685, a difference that places the RTX 3070 Mobile in the 65th percentile of all GPUs versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT’s 63rd percentile. This page breaks down the specific test results, the architectural reasoning behind the performance gap, and the use cases where each card remains relevant.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile come in the compute and API-specific tests. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 92,939 against the Radeon Pro 5700 XT’s 59,467, a margin of 56.3%. The Vulkan test tells a similar story: 86,768 versus 56,593, a 53.3% advantage. These two results alone demonstrate that the NVIDIA architecture holds a massive lead in raw computational throughput when accessed through general-purpose compute APIs, likely stemming from its higher shading unit count and dedicated tensor cores.

The DirectX legacy tests show a consistent pattern of NVIDIA dominance, though the margins vary. In Passmark DirectX 11, the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 138 against the AMD’s 85, a 62.4% lead, the largest single delta in the entire comparison. Passmark DirectX 10 shows a 48.7% gap (113 vs 76). The newer DirectX 12 test narrows considerably, with the RTX 3070 Mobile at 64 and the Radeon Pro 5700 XT at 59, a mere 8.5% difference. The DirectX 9 test is similarly close, with scores of 160 and 153 respectively, giving the NVIDIA part a 4.6% edge. This pattern suggests that the AMD card holds up better in older, lower-level or more CPU-bound workloads, but loses ground as API complexity and parallel workloads increase.

In the Passmark 3D suite, the RTX 3070 Mobile continues its winning streak. The G3D score shows a 22% advantage (15,309 vs 12,547), while the GPU Compute test results in an 18% lead (6,827 vs 5,787). These results align with the compute benchmark outcomes, indicating that the NVIDIA card’s advantage persists across both gaming-oriented and compute-oriented synthetic workloads. The single AMD victory comes in Passmark G2D, a 2D graphics and desktop composition test, where the Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 810 versus NVIDIA’s 641, a 20.9% margin. This win is notable because it is the only test where the AMD part outperforms, and it suggests that the Radeon Pro 5700 XT may have superior memory bandwidth efficiency for simple framebuffer operations, despite its lower overall memory bandwidth specification.

The Verdict

From the data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the superior performer in nearly every measurable benchmark category. It wins 8 out of 9 head-to-head tests, with average score lead of 9.9% over the AMD part (20,534 vs 18,685). The margins are not trivial: in compute-heavy workloads, the NVIDIA card is often more than 50% faster, which translates to significant real-world advantages in rendering, simulation, and GPU-accelerated tasks. The RTX 3070 Mobile’s 65th percentile ranking versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT’s 63rd percentile confirms this is not a close contest, but rather a clear tier separation.

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT’s single win in G2D, while interesting, does not compensate for the deficits elsewhere. For any user prioritizing compute performance, 3D rendering, or modern API support, the RTX 3070 Mobile is the data-supported choice. The AMD card’s higher TDP (130 W vs 115 W) but lower performance suggests it is less efficient in converting power into benchmark results. The RTX 3070 Mobile also benefits from a newer architecture and more advanced feature set, which we will explore in the architecture section. However, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT is not without merit; its 16 GB memory capacity and higher G2D score indicate it may have specific niches, which we will detail next.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile wins across the board in compute and 3D graphics. Its victory margins are largest in OpenCL and Vulkan, making it the clear pick for any workload that leverages these APIs, such as machine learning inference, video encoding, or cross-platform graphics development. The 62.4% lead in DirectX 11 is particularly relevant for older game titles or professional applications that still rely on this API. The 22% G3D advantage and 18% GPU Compute lead further cement its position for modern gaming and general-purpose GPU computing. The RTX 3070 Mobile also edges out the AMD part in DirectX 12 and DirectX 9, albeit with narrower margins of 8.5% and 4.6%, respectively, indicating it maintains a lead even in less favorable scenarios.

The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT’s only benchmark victory is in Passmark G2D, where it beats the NVIDIA card by 20.9%. This test measures 2D graphics performance, which is relevant for desktop environments, image compositing, and certain GUI-accelerated applications. While not a typical gaming or compute metric, a strong G2D score can be important for professional workstations that spend significant time in 2D interfaces. Additionally, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 16 GB of memory, exactly double the RTX 3070 Mobile’s 8 GB. While memory size does not directly influence the benchmark scores listed, it is a specification that matters for large datasets or high-resolution texture workloads that exceed 8 GB. The AMD card also has a higher base clock (1243 MHz vs 1110 MHz), though its boost clock is slightly lower (1499 MHz vs 1560 MHz).

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 20,534, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 18,685. This represents a roughly 9.9% advantage for the NVIDIA part.

Q: By how much does the RTX 3070 Mobile win in compute tests?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 92,939 versus 59,467 for the Radeon Pro 5700 XT, a 56.3% difference. In Vulkan, the scores are 86,768 and 56,593, a 53.3% gap.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD card wins the Passmark G2D test with a score of 810, compared to 641 for the NVIDIA card, a 20.9% margin. This is its only head-to-head victory out of nine tests.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The closest result is in Passmark DirectX 9, where the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 160 and the Radeon Pro 5700 XT scores 153, a 4.6% difference. The DirectX 12 test is also close, with a 8.5% gap.

Q: How do the memory capacities differ?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Both use a 256-bit bus, but the NVIDIA card has higher bandwidth at 448.0 GB/s versus 384.0 GB/s for AMD.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT is in the 63rd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures and process nodes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile uses the GA104 chip based on the Ampere architecture, fabricated on Samsung’s 8 nm process. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses the Navi 10 chip based on RDNA 1.0, fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process. While the AMD process node is smaller, the NVIDIA chip is significantly larger, with a die size of 392 mm² versus 251 mm², and houses 17,400 million transistors compared to 10,300 million. This leads to a higher transistor density for NVIDIA at 44.4M per mm² versus AMD’s 41.0M per mm².

The compute resources differ drastically. The RTX 3070 Mobile has 5,120 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It also features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores and 160 tensor cores, which are absent from the AMD specification (listed as null). The AMD part has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. This means the NVIDIA card has exactly double the shading units, which explains its massive lead in compute benchmarks. The FP32 throughput reflects this: the RTX 3070 Mobile delivers 15.97 TFLOPS, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT delivers 7.675 TFLOPS. Interestingly, the FP16 performance is closer, with the NVIDIA card at 15.97 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) and the AMD card at 15.35 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The RTX 3070 Mobile supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card’s support for the higher DirectX feature level is consistent with its newer architecture and dedicated ray tracing hardware. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is described as an "IGP" slot width (integrated graphics processor), while the RTX 3070 Mobile is a traditional mobile discrete GPU. Neither has power connectors listed, and both are end-of-life products. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is part of the "Radeon Pro Mac (Navi Series)" generation, indicating its target platform, and has no display outputs, while the RTX 3070 Mobile has "Portable Device Dependent" outputs.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two GPUs, based solely on the provided data:

• Process Node: NVIDIA uses an 8 nm process; AMD uses a 7 nm process.
• Foundry: NVIDIA uses Samsung; AMD uses TSMC.
• Transistors: NVIDIA has 17,400 million; AMD has 10,300 million.
• Die Size: NVIDIA is 392 mm²; AMD is 251 mm².
• Transistor Density: NVIDIA is 44.4M / mm²; AMD is 41.0M / mm².
• Base Clock: NVIDIA is 1110 MHz; AMD is 1243 MHz.
• Boost Clock: NVIDIA is 1560 MHz; AMD is 1499 MHz.
• Memory Clock: NVIDIA is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective); AMD is 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).
• Memory Size: NVIDIA is 8 GB; AMD is 16 GB.
• Memory Bandwidth: NVIDIA is 448.0 GB/s; AMD is 384.0 GB/s.
• Shading Units: NVIDIA has 5,120; AMD has 2,560.
• ROPs: NVIDIA has 80; AMD has 64.
• RT Cores: NVIDIA has 40; AMD has none (null).
• Tensor Cores: NVIDIA has 160; AMD has none (null).
• Pixel Rate: NVIDIA is 124.8 GPixel/s; AMD is 95.94 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: NVIDIA is 249.6 GTexel/s; AMD is 239.8 GTexel/s.
• FP32: NVIDIA is 15.97 TFLOPS; AMD is 7.675 TFLOPS.
• FP16: NVIDIA is 15.97 TFLOPS (1:1); AMD is 15.35 TFLOPS (2:1).
• TDP: NVIDIA is 115 W; AMD is 130 W.
• Suggested PSU: NVIDIA has none; AMD lists 300 W.
• Slot Width: NVIDIA has none; AMD is "IGP".
• Display Outputs: NVIDIA is "Portable Device Dependent"; AMD is "No outputs".
• DirectX Support: NVIDIA is 12 Ultimate (12_2); AMD is 12 (12_1).
• Release Date: NVIDIA is 2021-01-11; AMD is 2020-08-03.
• Generation: NVIDIA is "GeForce 30 Mobile"; AMD is "Radeon Pro Mac (Navi Series)".