Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 220 W · Aorus Master
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X · 290 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 lands at 82 and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 220 W | 290 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2021 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 worth the price? +
At $588, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.