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

✅35.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 290% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 11.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Titan X Pascal

2016

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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140.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Titan X Pascal

2016

Why buy it

✅35.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 290% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 11.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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140.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Titan X Pascal?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 35.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 13,660 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Titan X Pascal is a 2016 model from an older flagship class 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, 62.3% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $700 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $1,199 MSRP, and you are getting 35.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 62.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 290%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Titan X Pascal still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Titan X Pascal is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	158 FPS	146 FPS
medium	140 FPS	130 FPS
high	123 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	126 FPS
medium	109 FPS	103 FPS
high	96 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	73 FPS
medium	67 FPS	62 FPS
high	52 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Titan X Pascal

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	470 FPS	339 FPS
medium	405 FPS	296 FPS
high	327 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	177 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	215 FPS
medium	246 FPS	187 FPS
high	213 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	104 FPS
medium	120 FPS	88 FPS
high	105 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Titan X Pascal

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	885 FPS	615 FPS
medium	712 FPS	492 FPS
high	619 FPS	410 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	307 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	461 FPS
medium	557 FPS	369 FPS
high	473 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	307 FPS
medium	388 FPS	246 FPS
high	330 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Titan X Pascal

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
1080p
low	600 FPS	519 FPS
medium	527 FPS	449 FPS
high	433 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	307 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	422 FPS
medium	433 FPS	367 FPS
high	339 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	259 FPS
medium	270 FPS	246 FPS
high	238 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3070 Open Titan X Pascal

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Titan X Pascal

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.

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Titan X Pascal's 13,660 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 62.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Titan X Pascal uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,584 (Titan X Pascal). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
G3D Mark Score	22,172+62%	13,660
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+64%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+85%	10.97 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+13%	1531 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+346%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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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 Titan X Pascal relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) — a 7.1% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	480 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Titan X Pascal). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Titan X Pascal's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 600W (Titan X Pascal). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Titan X Pascal
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+85%	54.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Titan X Pascal launched at $1199. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 58.4% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.4 (Titan X Pascal) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 289.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).