GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $647 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)
Price
€1,090
Performance
47%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+47% Boost Clock (2,610 MHz vs 1,770 MHz)
+25% CUDA Cores (7,680 vs 6,144)
+25% RT Cores (60 vs 48)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti packs 7,680 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $443 EUR against $1,090 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~57% 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 Ti still sits about $291 EUR above its $799 EUR MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti?

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

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 57% 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 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti worth the extra $647 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 Ti 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 Ti
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6,1447,680
Ray Tracing Cores4860
Tensor / AI Cores192240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Base Clock1,575 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz2,610 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP290 W285 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2021Jan 2023