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 19% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
Β£350
Perf Index
31%
Value Score
0.089
VRAM8GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP290W
Price
Awaiting Data
Perf Index
37%
Value Score
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VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP200W

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 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

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 β€” 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 β€” 608 GB/s versus 504 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) β€” 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?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 19%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, roughly 19% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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.

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.