GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
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G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU reaches 17,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,790 | 17,621 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 6144+60% |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz | 1770 MHz+5% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs NVDEC 7th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | NVENC 5th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) | NVDEC 7th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU's 290W — a 3.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 290W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 60.8+3% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $758 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160 | — |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | GA104 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #142 | #50 |
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