GeForce RTX 3070 vs P102-100

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 P102-100 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 P102-100: 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

✅+571.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 707.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

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

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,301 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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20.2% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 571.7% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 3,301), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, and 46 vs 0 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $600, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 707.6% (44.4 vs 5.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs P102-100 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.

P102-100

The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the P102-100's 3,301 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 571.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	P102-100
G3D Mark Score	22,172+572%	3,301
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+84%	3200
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+89%	10.77 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+2%	1683 MHz
ROPs	96+20%	80
TMUs	184	200+9%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+383%	1.2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+60%	2.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P102-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	P102-100
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the P102-100 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 64-bit on the P102-100. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	P102-100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+60%	2.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	P102-100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	P102-100
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8+664%	13.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the P102-100 launched at $600. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 16.8% cheaper ($101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 5.5 (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 707.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	P102-100
MSRP	$499-17%	$600
Performance per Dollar	44.4+707%	5.5
Codename	GA104	GP102
Release	September 1 2020	February 12 2018
Ranking	#63	#560

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