GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070

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 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅121.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅121.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 121.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 10,465 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is a 2025 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 GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 121.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 111.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 220W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 111.9% higher G3D Mark and 121.5% 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	133 FPS	158 FPS
medium	115 FPS	140 FPS
high	101 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	134 FPS
medium	95 FPS	109 FPS
high	80 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	80 FPS
medium	58 FPS	67 FPS
high	41 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	121 FPS	470 FPS
medium	92 FPS	405 FPS
high	70 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	294 FPS
medium	44 FPS	246 FPS
high	33 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	141 FPS
medium	17 FPS	120 FPS
high	14 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	471 FPS	885 FPS
medium	377 FPS	712 FPS
high	314 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	692 FPS
medium	283 FPS	557 FPS
high	235 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	479 FPS
medium	188 FPS	388 FPS
high	157 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	417 FPS	600 FPS
medium	338 FPS	527 FPS
high	285 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	489 FPS
medium	270 FPS	433 FPS
high	208 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	292 FPS
medium	124 FPS	270 FPS
high	109 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3070

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

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 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 111.9%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	10,465	22,172+112%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608	5888+28%
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+46%	1725 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	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 (Mobile)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	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

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	50W-77%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	209.3+108%	100.8