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 5070 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 5070: 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 $50 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 245mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.4 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅15.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 18.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 30.1% in PassMark G3D (28,854 vs 22,172), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), 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 48 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 5070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 more expensive on MSRP at $549 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 18.3% (52.6 vs 44.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 30.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) with 184 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	22,172	28,854+30%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	6144+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	30.87 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2512 MHz+46%
ROPs	96+20%	80
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	6 MB+3%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	184	192+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5070 is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 5070 gives you 50% 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 5070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	672 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-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 5070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
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 (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 242mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	242mm	245mm
Height	112mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72°C-4%
Perf/Watt	100.8	115.4+14%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 9.1% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 18.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 (2025 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP	$499-9%	$549
Performance per Dollar	44.4	52.6+18%
Codename	GA104	GB205
Release	September 1 2020	March 4 2025
Ranking	#63	#22

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