GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

2024Core: 2340 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER: 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 $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Delivers 11.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 39.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Draws 220W instead of 285W, a 65W reduction.
  • Measures 242mm instead of 310mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

2024

Why buy it

  • 33.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 60.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • 29.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 220W.
  • 28.1% longer card at 310mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 43.6% in PassMark G3D (31,828 vs 22,172), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 3070 is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and 66 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 $300 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 11.5% (44.4 vs 39.8), 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 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2340 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 8448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 66 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,828 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 31,828 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER leads by 43.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8,448 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 44.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 66 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) with 184 Tensor cores vs 264.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
G3D Mark Score
22,172
31,828+44%
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
5888
8448+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS
44.1 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2610 MHz+51%
ROPs
96
96
TMUs
184
264+43%
L1 Cache
5.8 MB
8.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache
4 MB
48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores
46
66+43%
Tensor Cores
184
264+43%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3070 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4070 Ti SUPER carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gives you 100% 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 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
672 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
48 MB+1100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
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 8th gen (Dual) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC 8th gen (Dual)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 285W — a 25.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 242mm vs 310mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
TDP
220W-23%
285W
Recommended PSU
650W-13%
750W
Power Connector
8-pin
16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length
242mm
310mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2-33%
3
Temp (Load)
75°C
72°C-4%
Perf/Watt
100.8
111.7+11%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER launched at $799. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 37.5% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 39.8 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 11.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (2024 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
MSRP
$499-38%
$799
Performance per Dollar
44.4+12%
39.8
Codename
GA104
AD103
Release
September 1 2020
January 8 2024
Ranking
#63
#10

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