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RTX 4070 Vs RTX 3070 Ti: We Benchmarked Both

We compare the RTX 4070 and RTX 3070 Ti in Gaming Benchmarks and find out how they perform at 1440p resolution.

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GeForce RTX 4070

Rated: 8.8/10

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Rated: 8.6/10


Pros And Cons

GPUProsCons
RTX 4070✅ Achieves superior at 1440P
✅ Has more VRAM
❌Worse thermals
RTX 3070 Ti✅ Better thermal efficiency
✅ Higher memory bandwidth
❌ Higher power consumption

Key Takeaways
  • The Nvidia RTX 4070 is our recommended choice for exceptional 1440P gaming, offering an impressive 8.9% boost in gaming performance compared to the RTX 3070 Ti.
  • During our 1440P gaming, the RTX 4070 proved to be 45.4% more power-efficient than the RTX 3070 Ti, enhancing both performance and energy efficiency.
  • While the RTX 3070 Ti exhibits slightly better thermal efficiency by 6.1% in our 1440P gaming, the RTX 4070 maintains stability and cooler operation.
  • The RTX 4070 is better if you want to buy either card new, but if you’re looking at the used market, go for the RTX 3070 Ti.
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Comparison Table

Technical SpecsGeForce RTX 4070GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GPU NameAD104GA104
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Shading Units58886144
Tensor Cores184192
RT Cores4648
TMUs184192
ROPs6496
L2 Cache36 MB4 MB
Memory Bus Width192 bit256 bit
Memory Bandwidth504.2 GB/s608.3 GB/s
Suggested PSU550W600W
Best VariantsBEST RTX 4070 Graphics CardsBEST RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Cards


Architectural Differences

  1. Process NodeThe RTX 3070 Ti uses 8nm processing nodes, whereas the RTX 4070 uses much more modern and efficient 5nm nodes.
  2. Clock SpeedThe RTX 3070 Ti has a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost of up to 1770 MHz. The base of the 4070 is 1920 MHz, with a boost of up to 2475 MHz.
  3. VRAMNvidia’s RTX 3070 Ti has a memory size of 8 gigabytes, whereas the RTX 4070 uses 12 gigabytes of memory. Both cards use GDDR6X memory.
  4. TDPThe RTX 3070 Ti has a 290-watt TDP, which is substantially higher than the 200-watt TDP of the newer card.

Nvidia’s new RTX 4070 serves as solid competition to the current market of graphics cards, but can it hold a candle to its best predecessor? Find out in the RTX 4070 vs RTX 3070 Ti comparison!


Gaming Performance – 1440p

Our website specializes in gaming tests, which is exactly what we’re going to take a look at next. The gaming tests of the RTX 4070 vs RTX 3070 Ti comparison were conducted at 1440p.

Test Bench

Microsoft Flight Simulator

 Microsoft Flight Simulator at 1440P resolution.
Microsoft Flight Simulator – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Starting with our Microsoft Flight Simulator gameplay, the RTX 4070 takes the lead with 43 FPS on average, and the RTX 3070 Ti scores 39 FPS, signaling a 10% difference. 
  • In terms of 1% lows, the RTX 4070 comes out with 31 FPS, taking a 40.9% lead over the RTX 3070 Ti’s 22 FPS lows. 

Dying Light 2

A graph comparing the RTX 4070 to the RTX 3070 Ti in Dying Light 2 at 1440P resolution. The graph compares their average FPS, %1 low FPS, average temperature and average power draw.
Dying Light 2 – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Testing Dying Light 2 with ray tracing on, we saw the RTX 4070 averages a health 79 FPS. Its rival 3070 Ti records 62 FPS which computes to a 27% difference. 
  • The RTX 4070 had lows of 68 FPS, which is a 30.7% increase against the 52 FPS minimums of the RTX 3070 Ti.

Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 at 1440P resolution.
Far Cry 6 – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • In our Far Cry 6 test, the RTX 4070 had an average framerate of 84 FPS, while the RTX 3070 Ti was only 2.5% behind, with an average of 82 FPS.
  • The results flipped in the minimums, with the RTX 4070 getting lows of 45 FPS, which were 28.8% lower than the 58 FPS lows of the RTX 3070 Ti.

Back 4 Blood

A graph comparing the RTX 4070 to the RTX 3070 Ti in Back 4 Blood at 1440P resolution. The graph compares their average FPS, %1 low FPS, average temperature and average power draw.
Back 4 Blood – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • Our test of Back 4 Blood showed that the RTX 3070 Ti had an average framerate of 189 FPS, which was 19.6% higher than the 158 FPS of the RTX 4070.
  • Things take a turn in terms of frame times as the RTX 4070 scores 82 FPS. The RTX 3070 Ti falls behind with 68 FPS, constituting a 20% difference.

Battlefield 2042

 Battlefield 2042 at 1440P resolution.
Battlefield 2042 – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • In our Battlefield 2042 test, the RTX 4070 continues its lead, averaging 99 FPS. The RTX 3070 Ti is trailing by 20.7% here with an average of 82 FPS
  • Nvidia’s RTX 3070 Ti is trailing the RTX 4070 again regarding 1% lows, scoring 52 FPS in reply to 67 FPS, adding up to a 28% difference in performance.

God Of War 

A graph comparing the RTX 4070 to the RTX 3070 Ti in God of War at 1440P resolution. The graph compares their average FPS, %1 low FPS, average temperature and average power draw.
God of War – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • The RTX 3070 Ti scores 97 FPS on average in our benchmarking, making it 9.2% slower than the RTX 4070, which had an average of 106 FPS.
  • Both GPUs score 76 FPS as far as the 1% lows are concerned.

Minecraft

 Minecraft at 1440P resolution.
Minecraft – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • The RTX 4070 averaged 136 FPS with RT enabled in our Minecraft tests, while the RTX 3070 Ti averaged 102 FPS, showing a difference of 33%.
  • In our test of 1% lows, the Nvidia RTX 4070 manages 122 FPS, keeping a comfortable 31.1% lead over the 93 FPS of the RTX 3070 Ti.

Total War: Warhammer III

A graph comparing the RTX 4070 to the RTX 3070 Ti in Total War: Warhammer 3 at 1440P resolution. The graph compares their average FPS, %1 low FPS, average temperature and average power draw.
Total War: Warhammer 3 – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • In this title, the GeForce RTX 4070 manages 103 FPS on average in our tests. On the other hand, the RTX 3070 Ti scores 82 FPS, which computes a difference of .25%
  • The RTX 4070 maintains its lead with a framerate of 81 FPS – staying 16.9% ahead in terms of 1% lows over the 73 FPS of the RTX 3070 Ti.

Grand Theft Auto 5

GTA 5 at 1440P resolution. The graph compares their average FPS, %1 low FPS, average temperature and average power draw.
Grand Theft Auto 5 – Image Credits (Tech4Gamers)
  • GTA V ran with an average framerate of 69 FPS on the RTX 4070, which was 15.9% lower than the 80 FPS of the RTX 3070 Ti.
  • The 1% lows of the RTX 3070 Ti held around 60 FPS, which was around 9% higher than the 55 FPS of the RTX 4070.

Overall Gaming Performance

ProcessorAverage FPS1% Lows
RTX 4070104.9📈69.8📉
RTX 3070 Ti96.3📈62📉
Winner: RTX 4070

Average Framerate

In our testing, we found that the RTX 4070 was around 8.9% faster on average than the RTX 3070 Ti. This wasn’t the case all of the time, with a few games running better on the RTX 3070 Ti.

1% Lows

As with the averages, the lows were also better on the RTX 4070, around 12.5% higher to be exact. This lead was very noticeable in some games. However, the RTX 3070 Ti also managed to come out ahead in some games in this regard.

Zooming out a bit, we can see clearly that the RTX 4070 is the better performer of the two, even while disregarding DLSS frame generation.

Power Consumption

GameRTX 4070RTX 3070 Ti
Microsoft Flight Simulator151.6213.6
Dying Light 2196.3284
Far Cry 6152.8234.5
Back 4 Blood166.4272.1
Battlefield 2042178.4222
God Of War197.1291.6
Minecraft194.5252.2
Total War: Warhammer III195.8288.8
Grand Theft Auto 5174.4267.6
Age Of Empire IV196.9297.7
Average Power Draw180.4⚡262.4⚡
Winner: RTX 4070

Even though it had better performance in games, the RTX 4070 managed to pull 45% less power compared to the RTX 3070 Ti. This makes it significantly more power efficient than its predecessor, which is exactly what Nvidia claimed with this card.

Thermal Performance

GameRTX 4070RTX 3070 Ti
Microsoft Flight Simulator6460
Dying Light 27063
Far Cry 66160
Back 4 Blood6464
Battlefield 20426759
God Of War6965
Minecraft6662
Total War: Warhammer III6560
Grand Theft Auto 56562
Age Of Empire IV6866
Average Temperature65.9🌡️62.1🌡️
Winner: RTX 3070 Ti

Our testing showed that the thermals of the RTX 3070 Ti were around 6.1% lower than that of the RTX 4070. Despite the difference, neither GPU had alarming temperatures, with both sitting comfortably in the safe zone.


Pricing And Availability

CPULaunch MSRPCurrent Price
RTX 4070💲599💲519
RTX 3070 Ti💲599💲499
Price Difference0%3.93%

As of September 2024, the RTX 4070 and the RTX 3070 Ti have very similar prices on Amazon, with there only being a very small 3.93% difference. However, you can find the RTX 3070 Ti for a much lower price on the used market.

RTX 3070 Ti Vs RTX 4070: Which One Would We Recommend?

RTX 4070: Our testing showed that this card performed better when it came to gaming at 1440p, and it also had much better power-efficiency. It was also only a bit more pricey than its competition, making it the better choice if you want to buy a new card.

RTX 3070 Ti: Though this card lost overall, in some games it had better performance than the RTX 4070. It had slightly lower thermals as well, for what its worth. Additionally, the lower price tag also makes it so that this card can be had for a discounted price on the used market.

With the data that is available, we think that the RTX 4070 is the better choice if you are choosing between these two cards, but we would love to hear your opinions in the comments below!


Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nvidia RTX 3000 series support DLSS 3?

No. DLSS 3 support is limited to the Lovelace RTX 4000 cards as they have improved Tensor cores to support this technology.

How much video memory does the RTX 3070 Ti have?

The Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory.


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