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 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3090 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3090: 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 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 150.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 17.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 220W instead of 350W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 312mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3090 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 328), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3090

2020

Why buy it

✅31.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅78.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (328 vs 184).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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200.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌59.1% higher power demand at 350W vs 220W.
❌28.9% longer card at 312mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 31.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 19.9% in PassMark G3D (26,594 vs 22,172), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3090 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM and 82 vs 46 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,000 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 150.5% (44.4 vs 17.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3090 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Technical Specifications

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

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 3090

The GeForce RTX 3090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,594 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 3090's 26,594 — the GeForce RTX 3090 leads by 19.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3090 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10,496 (GeForce RTX 3090). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 35.58 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 82 (GeForce RTX 3090) with 184 Tensor cores vs 328.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
G3D Mark Score	22,172	26,594+20%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	10496+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	35.58 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+2%	1695 MHz
ROPs	96	112+17%
TMUs	184	328+78%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	10.3 MB+78%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	82+78%
Tensor Cores	184	328+78%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
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)

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24 GB. GeForce RTX 3090 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 936 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090) — a 108.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 3090. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090) — the GeForce RTX 3090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	936 GB/s+109%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3090). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 3090). 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 (GeForce RTX 3090).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3090's 350W — a 45.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3090). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 312mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
TDP	220W-37%	350W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	312mm
Height	112mm	140mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+33%	76.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the GeForce RTX 3090 launched at $1499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 66.7% cheaper ($1000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 17.7 (GeForce RTX 3090) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 150.8% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP	$499-67%	$1499
Performance per Dollar	44.4+151%	17.7
Codename	GA104	GA102
Release	September 1 2020	September 1 2020
Ranking	#63	#37

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