GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 32% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,898 cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $780 against $2,678 for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~160% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $281 above its $499 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $2,078 above its $600 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 4070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.