Compare / GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3070

RTX 4070 vs RTX 3070: which is better?

GeForce RTX 4070 is about 18% faster than GeForce RTX 3070 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 3070 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

36%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $850 (used)Part score 68/100
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

27%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $530 (used)Part score 59/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 4070Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3070Value: GeForce RTX 3070

Head to head

36%
Gaming performance
27%
68/100
Part score
59/100
194 FPS
Average FPS
165 FPS
≈ $850 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $530 (used)
83/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 3070
Video memory (VRAM)12 GB8 GB
Board power200 W220 W
Recommended PSU≥ 550 W≥ 600 W
AI upscalingDLSS 3 · Frame GenerationDLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20232020

GeForce RTX 3070: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 3070
194average FPS
165average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

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