GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 145% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 145% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $180 CAD against $430 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 pulls less power (150W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1070 if you find it at a steep discount.