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 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 22.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅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

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅73.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 184).

Why buy it

✅21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 22.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 22.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019, 22.1% more raw performance headroom, 15.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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 in basically the same MSRP band at $499 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 21.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 22.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 22.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 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 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	164 FPS	158 FPS
medium	145 FPS	140 FPS
high	128 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	134 FPS
medium	110 FPS	109 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	80 FPS
medium	69 FPS	67 FPS
high	55 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	371 FPS	470 FPS
medium	308 FPS	405 FPS
high	253 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	248 FPS	294 FPS
medium	206 FPS	246 FPS
high	175 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	141 FPS
medium	107 FPS	120 FPS
high	88 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	779 FPS	885 FPS
medium	635 FPS	712 FPS
high	545 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	692 FPS
medium	490 FPS	557 FPS
high	409 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	479 FPS
medium	327 FPS	388 FPS
high	267 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	249 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	490 FPS	600 FPS
medium	427 FPS	527 FPS
high	344 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	399 FPS	489 FPS
medium	348 FPS	433 FPS
high	257 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	292 FPS
medium	206 FPS	270 FPS
high	183 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3070

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

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 RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 22.1%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	18,166	22,172+22%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.062 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+124%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+3%	1725 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	5.8 MB+132%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	46+15%
Tensor Cores	320+74%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
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 GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 2.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	215W-2%	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	84.5	100.8+19%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 22% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).