NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070
31,26030% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 309097% better
61,51859% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 97% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 207053% better
62.6539% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0425% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 has 53% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2018 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2070 includes 2,304 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,410 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,620 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 288 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 2070 has the 71st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 31,260 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 62.65. This is the 51st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $1,499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,219 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 936.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3090 includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 750 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3090 has the 15th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.81% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 61,518 score and $1,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 41.04. This is the 71st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2018Q3 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$1,499
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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Once Human
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Ghost of Tsushima
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Dragon's Dogma 2

FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
Low - 1080p
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132 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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101 FPS
High - 1080p
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79 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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47 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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36 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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22 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2070 orGeForce RTX 3090
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 7900 XTX32+45%
GeForce RTX 309022
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti13-41%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2070 orGeForce RTX 3090
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti30.69-55%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX31.22-54%
GeForce RTX 309068.14

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2070
31,26030% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 309097% better
61,51859% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 has 97% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 is ranked 71st with a score of 31,260, and the GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 15th with a score of 61,518.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 207053% better
62.6539% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090
41.0425% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 has 53% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 is ranked 51st with a performance per dollar of 62.65, and the GeForce RTX 3090 is ranked 71st with a performance per dollar of 41.04.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2070 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373+119%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+110%
GeForce RTX 309061,518+97%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980+95%
GeForce RTX 407059,969+92%
Radeon RX 570031,470+1%
Radeon RX 5600 XT31,310+0%
GeForce RTX 207031,260
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5-1%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER29,668-5%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2070 or

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
9,300
19,198
(+106.43%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
9,214.5
18,739
(+103.36%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
127,652
231,612
(+81.44%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
23,186
47,241
(+103.75%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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142,919
3DMark 11 Performance Score
24,241
47,895
(+97.58%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
172.5
368
(+113.33%)
PassMark G3D Mark
16,151
26,746
(+65.6%)
PassMark G2D Mark
810
1,046
(+29.14%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
CodenameTU106GA102
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process Size12 nm8 nm
Transistors10,800 million28,300 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
Memory Size8 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s936.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,219 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB6 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)175 W350 W
Suggested PSU450 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
CUDA Cores2,30410,496
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3682
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144328
Render Output Units (ROP)64112
Tensor Cores288328
Ray Tracing Cores3682
Core Clock Speed1,410 MHz1,395 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,620 MHz1,695 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
Pixel Fill Rate103.7 GPixel/s189.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate233.3 GTexel/s556 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance7.47 TFLOPS35.58 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance233.3 GFLOPS556 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 3090
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.