GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021Core: 1575 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

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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 290W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (160 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

  • 18.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 160).

Trade-offs

  • 152.2% higher power demand at 290W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 192 vs 160 Tensor cores.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 18.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (115W vs 290W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (115W vs 290W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 Ti currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark and 18.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 3070 Ti
1080p
low132 FPS160 FPS
medium114 FPS143 FPS
high97 FPS125 FPS
ultra67 FPS105 FPS
1440p
low106 FPS135 FPS
medium88 FPS110 FPS
high70 FPS96 FPS
ultra48 FPS86 FPS
4K
low47 FPS81 FPS
medium41 FPS69 FPS
high30 FPS55 FPS
ultra25 FPS47 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low360 FPS495 FPS
medium315 FPS424 FPS
high263 FPS351 FPS
ultra228 FPS299 FPS
1440p
low258 FPS300 FPS
medium219 FPS249 FPS
high185 FPS220 FPS
ultra156 FPS185 FPS
4K
low131 FPS139 FPS
medium113 FPS118 FPS
high96 FPS103 FPS
ultra73 FPS82 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low836 FPS880 FPS
medium683 FPS709 FPS
high592 FPS616 FPS
ultra512 FPS524 FPS
1440p
low648 FPS692 FPS
medium526 FPS558 FPS
high447 FPS474 FPS
ultra379 FPS393 FPS
4K
low420 FPS479 FPS
medium338 FPS388 FPS
high272 FPS331 FPS
ultra213 FPS262 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
1080p
low290 FPS595 FPS
medium254 FPS520 FPS
high209 FPS428 FPS
ultra178 FPS380 FPS
1440p
low224 FPS486 FPS
medium201 FPS429 FPS
high167 FPS336 FPS
ultra138 FPS294 FPS
4K
low132 FPS290 FPS
medium113 FPS267 FPS
high89 FPS236 FPS
ultra71 FPS198 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 23,025 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti reaches 23,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 192.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
23,025
23,295+1%
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
5120
6144+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.97 TFLOPS
21.75 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
1770 MHz+13%
ROPs
80
96+20%
TMUs
160
192+20%
L1 Cache
5 MB
6 MB+20%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
40
48+20%
Tensor Cores
160
192+20%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 35.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
608 GB/s+36%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 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 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).

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

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 78°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 MobileGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
TDP
115W-60%
290W
Recommended PSU
650W-13%
750W
Power Connector
Mobile
2x 8-pin
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
78°C-3%
Perf/Watt
200.2+149%
80.3