GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3070 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 50% up on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. 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 RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER starts at $63,897 JPY against $73,530 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 30%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $63,398 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $73,031 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 RTX 2070 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $9,633 JPY over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,725 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |