NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs AMD Radeon R9 FURY
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 184% better performance than the Radeon R9 FURY for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 160% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 FURY for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 608.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3070 Ti includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,575 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,770 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 290 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3070 Ti has the 27th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 47.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 49,760 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 83.07. This is the 34th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R9 FURY GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 FURY is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2015 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Fiji) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 FURY has 4 GB of HBM memory, with a 500 MHz memory clock and a 4,096 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 FURY includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 FURY occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 275 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 FURY has the 128th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,543 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 31.95. This is the 78th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2021 | Q3 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $599 | $549 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The First Descendant | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 214 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 142 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 110 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 94 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 64 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 36 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 62.5 | +74% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 58.7 | +64% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 52.1 | +45% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 35.9 | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 29.4 | -18% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 13.57 | -19% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 15.32 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 16.69 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 19.18 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 28.77 | +72% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 184% better performance than the Radeon R9 FURY for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 27th with a score of 49,760, and the Radeon R9 FURY is ranked 128th with a score of 17,543.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 160% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 FURY for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 34th with a performance per dollar of 83.07, and the Radeon R9 FURY is ranked 78th with a performance per dollar of 31.95.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 53,713 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 52,046 | +5% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 49,760 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47,166 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | -65% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | -65% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | -65% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | -65% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | -65% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 84.42 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 83.41 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -57% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -61% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -62% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -65% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -68% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 14,923 (+216.7%) | 4,712 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 15,243 (+222.94%) | 4,720 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 208,428 (+159.11%) | 80,439 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 37,663 (+158.32%) | 14,580 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 170,907 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 44,497 (+199.44%) | 14,860 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 23,612 (+146.14%) | 9,593 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,054 (+33.25%) | 791 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA104 | Fiji |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 17,400 million | 8,900 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | HBM |
| Memory Bandwidth | 608.3 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,188 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 4,096 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 290 W | 275 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 3,584 |
| CUDA Cores | 6,144 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 56 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 48 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 192 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,575 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,770 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 169.9 GPixel/s | 64 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 339.8 GTexel/s | 224 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 21.75 TFLOPS | 7.17 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 339.8 GFLOPS | 448 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.