GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 23% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $547 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
€443
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+21% Bandwidth (608 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
+4% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 5,888)
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+40% Boost Clock (2,475 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, around 23% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $443 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~81% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

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 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is also faster — 608 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, roughly 23% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070?

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 4070 worth the extra $547 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4070
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6,1445,888
Ray Tracing Cores4846
Tensor / AI Cores192184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4070
Base Clock1,575 MHz1,920 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth608 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Apr 2023