NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 220 W
82
/ 100
From $499
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6X · 290 W
82
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, 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 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
GeForce RTX 3070 82
vs 82 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3070
82 raster 82
rt 77
ai 79
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
82 raster 82
rt 77
ai 79
efficiency 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 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 |
GeForce RTX 3070
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Which is better, 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 GeForce RTX 3070 worth the price? +
At $499, 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 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.