NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce 8300 GS
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8300 GS
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 5070 and 8300 GS across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 5070 outperforms 8300 GS by 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+72%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce 8300 GS: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 5070 and 8300 GS shows a 72% advantage for RTX 5070 in gaming performance, while 8300 GS may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
6236
83100
81100
804
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 5070 is the best overall choice
RTX 5070 leads in combined game performance. 8300 GS offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 5070 leads in the combined performance index
8300 GS costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 31–36of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 5070
135 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8300 GS
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
62Better
36
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
51Better
32
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
49Better
30
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
83
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
70Better
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1b—
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS30.87Better0.015
Power consumption250 W40 WBetter
Base clock2325 MHzBetter459 MHz
Memory typeGDDR7DDR2
Power connector16 pinNone
Release date20252007
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Tesla
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Launch price$549$79Better
Shader units / cores6144Better8
Clock speed2325 - 2512 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock2512 MHzBetter459 MHz
VRAM12 GB GDDR7128 MB DDR2Better
Memory frequency28 GHz800 MHzBetter
Memory bus192 bitBetter64 bit
Memory bandwidth672 GB/s6400 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption250 W40 WBetter
Process node4 nmBetter80 nm
Recommended PSU600 W200 WBetter
Length245 mmVaries by board
Die size263 mm²127 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 48 MBL2 0.02 MBBetter
Transistor count31100 millionBetter210 million
UpscalingDLSS 4—
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 50708300 GS
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
30 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
26 FPSEstimated 66%
17 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
10 FPSEstimated 60%
4K Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 56%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 507030 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507026 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 507011 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 507030 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507026 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 507011 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 5070255 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS171 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5070179 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS120 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5070139 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS74 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 507069 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS28 FPSEstimated 64%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 5070165 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS111 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5070142 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS95 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5070101 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS54 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 507046 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS19 FPSEstimated 64%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 5070208 FPSEstimated 80%8300 GS139 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 5070134 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS90 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5070125 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS67 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 5070101 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS41 FPSEstimated 64%
God of War RagnarökRTX 507030 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507026 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 507011 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 5070134 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS90 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5070112 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS76 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 507090 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS48 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 507047 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS19 FPSEstimated 64%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 507030 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507026 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 507011 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 507030 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507026 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 507011 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
StarfieldRTX 507030 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507026 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 507019 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 507011 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100623653%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100682883%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100672785%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100804181%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1008310019%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 1007021108%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 1006923100%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100672785%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1007218120%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100672688%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 4—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Tesla
Process node4 nmBetter80 nm
Release date20252007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count31100 millionBetter210 million
Die size263 mm²127 mm²Better
Shader units / cores6144Better8
Base clock2325 MHzBetter459 MHz
Boost clock2512 MHzBetter459 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 2x16
Length245 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU600 W200 WBetter
Power connector16 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1b—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors43
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 5070 and 8300 GS with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM12 GB GDDR7128 MB DDR2Better
Memory typeGDDR7DDR2
Memory bus192 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS30.87Better0.015
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 5070 or 8300 GS?+
RTX 5070 has the higher overall gaming score, while 8300 GS offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 5070 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 5070 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 5070 offers more overall performance, while RTX 5070 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 5070 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8300 GS is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 5070 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5070 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 5070 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8300 GS is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8300 GS is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 5070 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.