Gigabyte
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W · Aorus Master
87
/ 100
From $642
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
87
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 lands at 87 and GeForce RTX 3090 at 87. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 87
vs 87 GeForce RTX 3090
Score breakdown
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 75
GeForce RTX 3090
87 raster 87
rt 82
ai 84
efficiency 71
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 250 W | 350 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070
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 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
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 3090
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 3090? +
Both score 87 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $642, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,499, GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 3090 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.