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NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT: Comparison
What is the difference between NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Start with vram, because it is the widest measured gap between them: NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 8 GB against AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB, 33% in favour of AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT. Measured rather than claimed: in Blender Cycles (GPU) the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX returns 3,494 against 1,462 over 116 runs, a 58% lead. Boost clock runs the same way, 1800 MHz on the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX versus 2622 MHz on the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT, another win for AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Who each one is for
it is the wrong buy for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. The same goes for gamers targeting the resolution this upper mid-range tier is built for. It is the wrong buy for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first. it is not the pick for 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End. It also earns its place with gamers targeting the resolution this upper mid-range tier is built for. It is not the one for buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first.
NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX vs AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT price
At the last price check the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT was $479 and the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX $599, a 25% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT differ on tdp?
Yes. TDP reads 290 W on the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX versus 230 W on the AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT.
Is the Ray Tracing Support the same on the NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX and AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- NVIDIA
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- AMD
Series
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- GeForce RTX 30
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Radeon RX 6000
Board Partner
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Palit
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Sapphire
VRAM
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 8 GB-33%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 12 GBBest
Tier
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Upper Mid-Range
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Upper Mid-Range
Memory Type
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- GDDR6X
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- GDDR6
Boost Clock
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 1800 MHz-31%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 2622 MHzBest
Ray Tracing Support
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Yes
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Yes
TDP
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 290 W-26%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 230 WBest
Architecture
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- Ampere (GA104)
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- RDNA 2 (Navi 22)
Card Length
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 285 mm-1%
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 282 mmBest
Slot Width
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 2.5
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 2.5
Shader Units
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 6144
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 2560
MSRP
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- $599
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- $479
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (GPU)
- NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- 3,494Best
- AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 1,462-58%
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene on the graphics card. Shows speed in Blender and similar 3D apps, not in games.
Which one should you pick?
Choose NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if you want the lower slot width (2.5 vs 2.5) and the higher blender cycles (GPU) (3,494 vs 1,462).
Choose AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT if you want the higher VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), the higher boost clock (2622 MHz vs 1800 MHz) and the lower TDP (230 W vs 290 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $599.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $479.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
NVIDIA Palit GamingPro OC GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
AMD Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6700 XT
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid upper mid-range pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.