G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅54.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 20.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅54.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 20.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 54.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 14,673 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, 51.1% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 54.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 51.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is 2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 14,673 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	153 FPS	158 FPS
medium	135 FPS	140 FPS
high	120 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	134 FPS
medium	106 FPS	109 FPS
high	94 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	80 FPS
medium	65 FPS	67 FPS
high	52 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	219 FPS	470 FPS
medium	183 FPS	405 FPS
high	150 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	294 FPS
medium	107 FPS	246 FPS
high	87 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	141 FPS
medium	51 FPS	120 FPS
high	49 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	660 FPS	885 FPS
medium	528 FPS	712 FPS
high	440 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	495 FPS	692 FPS
medium	396 FPS	557 FPS
high	330 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	479 FPS
medium	264 FPS	388 FPS
high	220 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	403 FPS	600 FPS
medium	342 FPS	527 FPS
high	288 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	489 FPS
medium	279 FPS	433 FPS
high	222 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	292 FPS
medium	140 FPS	270 FPS
high	128 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 51.1%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	14,673	22,172+51%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2432	5888+142%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.186 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+148%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	1725 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	152	184+21%
L1 Cache	0.89 MB	5.8 MB+552%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	180W-18%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	81.5	100.8+24%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.8 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 20.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).