GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 150% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
$165 USD
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
$290 USD
Performance
30%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+153% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 2,432)
+137% Bandwidth (608 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
+5% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 150% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $165 USD against $290 USD for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 42%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti pulls less power (180W vs 290W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 GTX 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 150% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

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 3070 Ti worth the extra $125 USD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 16nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,4326,144
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,575 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s608 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP180 W290 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedNov 2017May 2021