GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

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RTX 4070 Ti
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 115W instead of 285W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 39.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 37.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 147.8% higher power demand at 285W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 37.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 37.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 240 vs 160 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 37.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $799 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 37.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 37.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low132 FPS188 FPS
medium114 FPS171 FPS
high97 FPS155 FPS
ultra67 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low106 FPS151 FPS
medium88 FPS125 FPS
high70 FPS111 FPS
ultra48 FPS102 FPS
4K
low47 FPS92 FPS
medium41 FPS79 FPS
high30 FPS66 FPS
ultra25 FPS59 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low360 FPS664 FPS
medium315 FPS539 FPS
high263 FPS415 FPS
ultra228 FPS366 FPS
1440p
low258 FPS496 FPS
medium219 FPS400 FPS
high185 FPS329 FPS
ultra156 FPS269 FPS
4K
low131 FPS250 FPS
medium113 FPS211 FPS
high96 FPS187 FPS
ultra73 FPS159 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low836 FPS921 FPS
medium683 FPS742 FPS
high592 FPS652 FPS
ultra512 FPS569 FPS
1440p
low648 FPS720 FPS
medium526 FPS578 FPS
high447 FPS497 FPS
ultra379 FPS427 FPS
4K
low420 FPS498 FPS
medium338 FPS403 FPS
high272 FPS352 FPS
ultra213 FPS296 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low290 FPS879 FPS
medium254 FPS731 FPS
high209 FPS664 FPS
ultra178 FPS600 FPS
1440p
low224 FPS706 FPS
medium201 FPS585 FPS
high167 FPS514 FPS
ultra138 FPS460 FPS
4K
low132 FPS477 FPS
medium113 FPS408 FPS
high89 FPS366 FPS
ultra71 FPS324 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 23,025 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 37.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 240.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
23,025
31,578+37%
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
5120
7680+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.97 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+151%
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
2610 MHz+67%
ROPs
80
80
TMUs
160
240+50%
L1 Cache
5 MB
7.5 MB+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB
48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores
40
60+50%
Tensor Cores
160
240+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
12 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
504 GB/s+13%
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
48 MB+1100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 85% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
115W-60%
285W
Recommended PSU
650W-7%
700W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
285mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
200.2+81%
110.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$799
Codename
GA104
AD104
Release
January 12 2021
January 3 2023
Ranking
#164
#11