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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 290W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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20% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌31.8% higher power demand at 290W vs 220W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 38.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 290W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 184).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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20% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌31.8% higher power demand at 290W vs 220W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti averages 1.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 22,172 vs 23,295 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is about 20.0% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $599 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce RTX 3070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $499 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	158 FPS	160 FPS
medium	140 FPS	143 FPS
high	123 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	135 FPS
medium	109 FPS	110 FPS
high	96 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	69 FPS
high	52 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	470 FPS	495 FPS
medium	405 FPS	424 FPS
high	327 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	300 FPS
medium	246 FPS	249 FPS
high	213 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	139 FPS
medium	120 FPS	118 FPS
high	105 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	885 FPS	880 FPS
medium	712 FPS	709 FPS
high	619 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	524 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	692 FPS
medium	557 FPS	558 FPS
high	473 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	393 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	479 FPS
medium	388 FPS	388 FPS
high	330 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low	600 FPS	595 FPS
medium	527 FPS	520 FPS
high	433 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	380 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	486 FPS
medium	433 FPS	429 FPS
high	339 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	290 FPS
medium	270 FPS	267 FPS
high	238 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	198 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 23,295 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti leads by 5.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	22,172	23,295+5%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1770 MHz+3%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
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 feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 35.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	608 GB/s+36%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 27.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 78°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
TDP	220W-24%	290W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-4%	78°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+26%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 16.7% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 38.9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 14.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).