GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 5700 XT, leading by roughly 67% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 5700 XT, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $267 CAD cheaper.

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VS
Price
$527 CAD
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+140% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 2,560)
+36% Bandwidth (608 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Price
$260 CAD
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+8% Boost Clock (1,905 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700 XT: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700 XT. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 5700 XT starts at $260 CAD against $527 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers the better performance-per-dollar (~22% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is trading below its $399 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 5700 XT pulls less power (225W vs 290W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 XT (Ampere vs RDNA), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 5700 XT stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 67% ahead. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the extra $267 CAD over the Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 5700 XT comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)6,1442,560
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
Base Clock1,575 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,905 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth608 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiRadeon RX 5700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Jul 2019