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 3090 Ti

2022

Why buy it

✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (29,395 vs 32,587).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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166.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅+10.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 195.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 280).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 16 GB).

Why buy it

✅+10.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($749 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 195.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.5 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($749 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (29,395 vs 32,587).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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166.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$749 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 43.5 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $749 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (280 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 29,395 vs 32,587 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, plus much lower power draw (300W vs 450W).

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

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022, 10.9% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 5070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is about $1,250 cheaper on MSRP at $749 MSRP versus $1,999 MSRP, and you are getting 10.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 195.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p and 1440p maxed-out gaming, and still very capable for 4K in many titles. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 5070 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.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	271 FPS	227 FPS
medium	251 FPS	213 FPS
high	212 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	257 FPS	201 FPS
medium	215 FPS	170 FPS
high	169 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	177 FPS	136 FPS
medium	147 FPS	115 FPS
high	110 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	745 FPS	719 FPS
medium	608 FPS	583 FPS
high	483 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	571 FPS	540 FPS
medium	478 FPS	441 FPS
high	390 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	307 FPS	259 FPS
medium	265 FPS	214 FPS
high	238 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	929 FPS	939 FPS
medium	760 FPS	757 FPS
high	677 FPS	670 FPS
ultra	586 FPS	582 FPS
1440p
low	719 FPS	727 FPS
medium	589 FPS	585 FPS
high	512 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	434 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	503 FPS
medium	414 FPS	409 FPS
high	360 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
1080p
low	878 FPS	889 FPS
medium	807 FPS	769 FPS
high	710 FPS	680 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	700 FPS	697 FPS
medium	640 FPS	592 FPS
high	560 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	464 FPS
4K
low	505 FPS	486 FPS
medium	466 FPS	420 FPS
high	417 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	331 FPS	337 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,587 points. Launch price was $749.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 29,395 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 32,587 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads by 10.9%. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) with 336 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	29,395	32,587+11%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10752+20%	8960
Compute (TFLOPS)	40 TFLOPS	43.94 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1860 MHz	2452 MHz+32%
ROPs	112+17%	96
TMUs	336+20%	280
L1 Cache	10.5 MB+19%	8.8 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	48 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	84+20%	70
Tensor Cores	336+20%	280

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 3090 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 896 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+50%	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	1008 GB/s+13%	896 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	48 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	AV1,HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti draws 450W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 336mm vs 304mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 88 C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
TDP	450W	300W-33%
Recommended PSU	850W	750W-12%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	336mm	304mm
Height	140mm	137mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	85°C-3%	88 C
Perf/Watt	65.3	108.6+66%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti launched at $749. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti costs 62.5% less ($1250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) vs 43.5 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti offers 195.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).