GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, leading by roughly 67% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $566 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 1055.9% better value than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER starts at $31 EUR against $597 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1056% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pulls less power (215W 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
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 GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the extra $566 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,575 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 1,770 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 608 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W✓ | 290 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2021 |