NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
87
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W
87
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and GeForce RTX 5070 at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 5070 if…
- ✓DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Gen
- ✓250 W TBP — fits a 650 W PSU
- ✓Blackwell 5th-gen Tensor / 4th-gen RT
GeForce RTX 3090 87
vs 87 GeForce RTX 5070
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 3090
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 5070
87 raster 84
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 350 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| CUDA cores | — | 6,144 |
| Memory bus | — | 192-bit |
| Base clock | — | 2.33 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 2.51 GHz |
| PSU | — | 650 W minimum |
| PCIe | — | PCIe 5.0 |
GeForce RTX 3090
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 5070
Pros
- +DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Gen
- +250 W TBP — fits a 650 W PSU
- +Blackwell 5th-gen Tensor / 4th-gen RT
Cons
- −12 GB VRAM is the ceiling
- −5070 Ti is a meaningful step up
- −Uninspiring raster uplift over 4070
FAQ: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 5070
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 5070? +
Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,499, GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $549, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ai.
Does GeForce RTX 3090 or 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.