ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W · ROG Strix
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 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
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 leads on efficiency (75 vs 71).
Value for money
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 more score per dollar ($642 vs $1,668).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 350 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
- +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: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070? +
Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,668, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $642, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 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.
Which is better for power efficiency, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 — leads on efficiency (75 vs 71). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 — more score per dollar ($642 vs $1,668). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.