GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti packs 8,960 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's memory is also faster — 896 GB/s versus 608 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the faster card by about 83%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 8,960✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 70✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 280✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz | 2,300 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,452 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 896 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 290 W✓ | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | Feb 2025 |
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