GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070
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About G3D Mark
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $175), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 6.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($175) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3070
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $175, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 12.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.8 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 6.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $175-13% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.8 | 110.9+7% |
| Codename | TU104 | GA104 |
| Release | July 9 2019 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #97 | #63 |
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