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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the cheaper option by $1,310 USD.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $260 USD against $1,569 USD for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop draws just 140W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 22%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,310 USD over the GeForce RTX 3070?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,100 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 140 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2025 |