GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTS 250M
GeForce RTX 3070
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 250M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4163.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 250M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4163.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4163.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce GTS 250M
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 GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce GTS 250M's 520 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 4163.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTS 250M uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+4164% | 520 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Fermi |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+2967% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+3278% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 184+475% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+2220% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
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 GeForce GTS 250M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 250M has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 700% 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 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 250M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+700% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 250M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+8% | 11.1 (10_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 250M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 250M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTS 250M's 106W — a 69.9% difference. The GeForce GTS 250M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 300W (GeForce GTS 250M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 106W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 300W-54% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+1957% | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce GTS 250M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GF106 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #63 | #791 |
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