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.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 22.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 21.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 22.1% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 18,166), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 46 vs 40 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $499 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 22.1% (44.4 vs 36.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 22.1%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	18,166	22,172+22%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.062 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+124%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+3%	1725 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	5.8 MB+132%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	46+15%
Tensor Cores	320+74%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 2.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	215W-2%	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	84.5	100.8+19%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER came in at $499, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 22% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	$499	$499
Performance per Dollar	36.4	44.4+22%
Codename	TU104	GA104
Release	July 9 2019	September 1 2020
Ranking	#97	#63

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