GeForce RTX 3070 vs L2

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

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L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+305.6%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

4 GB 275

5,467

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

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

✅+305.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1525.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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300.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅+305.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,501 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1525.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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300.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than L2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while L2 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 305.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $1,501 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 305.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1525.5%. L2 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does L2 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. L2 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 305.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1525.5%.

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

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
1080p
low	158 FPS	202 FPS
medium	140 FPS	190 FPS
high	123 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	180 FPS
medium	109 FPS	148 FPS
high	96 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	88 FPS
medium	67 FPS	76 FPS
high	52 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open L2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
1080p
low	470 FPS	246 FPS
medium	405 FPS	197 FPS
high	327 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	185 FPS
medium	246 FPS	148 FPS
high	213 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	123 FPS
medium	120 FPS	98 FPS
high	105 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
1080p
low	885 FPS	246 FPS
medium	712 FPS	197 FPS
high	619 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	185 FPS
medium	557 FPS	148 FPS
high	473 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	123 FPS
medium	388 FPS	98 FPS
high	330 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
1080p
low	600 FPS	246 FPS
medium	527 FPS	197 FPS
high	433 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	185 FPS
medium	433 FPS	148 FPS
high	339 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	123 FPS
medium	270 FPS	98 FPS
high	238 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open L2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 305.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 92 (L2) with 184 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
G3D Mark Score	22,172+306%	5,467
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5888	11776+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+192%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2520 MHz+46%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	184	368+100%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	11.5 MB+98%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	92+100%
Tensor Cores	184	368+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L2 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). 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,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the L2's 275W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	L2
TDP	220W-20%	275W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+407%	19.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the L2 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 75% less ($1501 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.7 (L2) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1544.4% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).