GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 63% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. But the GeForce RTX 3070 is the better value, undercutting it by $329,361 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti also has more RT cores (84 vs 46) and more AI cores (336 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 3070 at $73,530 JPY, $329,361 JPY under the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's $402,891 JPY. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~236% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $73,031 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $400,892 JPY above its $1,999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 3070 (220W vs 450W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is roughly 2 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 3090 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $329,361 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,560 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,860 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W✓ | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Mar 2022 |