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

2020

Why buy it

✅+10.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 452.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN RTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

TITAN RTX

2018

Why buy it

✅16.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,095 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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400.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

TITAN RTX

2018

Why buy it

✅+10.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 452.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅16.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅213% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 184).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN RTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,095 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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400.8% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than TITAN RTX?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 10.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, 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 2018, 10.3% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 about $2,000 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 452.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is TITAN RTX still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. TITAN RTX 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 $2,499 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 3070 Benchmark Check

TITAN RTX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
1080p
low	158 FPS	199 FPS
medium	140 FPS	185 FPS
high	123 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	182 FPS
medium	109 FPS	154 FPS
high	96 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	115 FPS
medium	67 FPS	95 FPS
high	52 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
1080p
low	470 FPS	509 FPS
medium	405 FPS	438 FPS
high	327 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	307 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	334 FPS
medium	246 FPS	275 FPS
high	213 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	151 FPS
medium	120 FPS	130 FPS
high	105 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
1080p
low	885 FPS	904 FPS
medium	712 FPS	723 FPS
high	619 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	678 FPS
medium	557 FPS	543 FPS
high	473 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	452 FPS
medium	388 FPS	362 FPS
high	330 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
1080p
low	600 FPS	632 FPS
medium	527 FPS	555 FPS
high	433 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	525 FPS
medium	433 FPS	459 FPS
high	339 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	337 FPS
medium	270 FPS	303 FPS
high	238 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	226 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and TITAN RTX

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.

TITAN RTX

The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the TITAN RTX's 20,095 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 10.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the TITAN RTX uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4,608 (TITAN RTX). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 72 (TITAN RTX) with 184 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
G3D Mark Score	22,172+10%	20,095
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	5888+28%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+25%	16.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	1770 MHz+3%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	288+57%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+29%	4.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	72+57%
Tensor Cores	184	576+213%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The TITAN RTX supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN RTX has 24 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) — a 50% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (TITAN RTX) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	672 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the TITAN RTX's 280W — a 24% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 650W (TITAN RTX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	TITAN RTX
TDP	220W-21%	280W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.8+40%	71.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the TITAN RTX launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 80% less ($2000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.0 (TITAN RTX) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 455% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).