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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3070
43,35933% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 507065% better
71,64255% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 65% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070
86.8953% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 507050% better
130.579% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 50% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 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 3070 includes 5,888 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,500 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,725 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 184 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 184 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 46 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 220 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3070 has the 45th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 33.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 43,359 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.89. This is the 39th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB205) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 672 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 5070 includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,325 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,512 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5070 has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 55.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 71,642 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 130.5. This is the 7th 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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2020Q1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$549
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 3070GeForce RTX 5070
Low - 1080p
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261 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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221 FPS
High - 1080p
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199 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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187 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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141 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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82 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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3070
43,35933% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 507065% better
71,64255% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 65% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 45th with a score of 43,359, and the GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 14th with a score of 71,642.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070
86.8953% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 507050% better
130.579% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5070 has 50% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 39th with a performance per dollar of 86.89, and the GeForce RTX 5070 is ranked 7th with a performance per dollar of 130.5.

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.

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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.

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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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
12,958
22,259.5
(+71.78%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
12,680.5
21,650
(+70.73%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
155,091
258,137
(+66.44%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
31,058
56,471.5
(+81.83%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
124,547
214,203
(+71.99%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
32,562
59,246
(+81.95%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
253
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PassMark G3D Mark
22,225
28,912
(+30.09%)
PassMark G2D Mark
988
1,312
(+32.79%)
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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
CodenameGA104GB205
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell 2.0
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors17,400 million31,100 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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
Memory Size8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s672 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache4 MB48 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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)220 W250 W
Suggested PSU550 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
CUDA Cores5,8886,144
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4648
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)184192
Render Output Units (ROP)9680
Tensor Cores184192
Ray Tracing Cores4648
Core Clock Speed1,500 MHz2,325 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,725 MHz2,512 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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
Pixel Fill Rate165.6 GPixel/s201 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate317.4 GTexel/s482.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance20.31 TFLOPS30.87 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance317.4 GFLOPS482.3 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 3070GeForce RTX 5070
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.