Compare

GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 3070

The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.

First vs Second

The short answer

The GeForce RTX 5070 is about 67% faster.
The GeForce RTX 5070 has more memory: 12GB vs 8GB. That matters for AI models and new games at high settings.
The GeForce RTX 3070 costs $50 less at launch price.
Best value: the GeForce RTX 5070 gives more speed per dollar.

Show only differences

Spec	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce RTX 3070
Launch price	$549	$499
Speed (1440p, RTX 5070 = 100)	100	60
Speed per $100	18.2	12
VRAM	12GB	8GB
Memory type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	256-bit
Power draw	250W	220W
Architecture	Blackwell	Ampere
Released	2025-03	2020-10
Key features	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation · Reflex 2	DLSS 2

Speed is relative 1440p gaming performance from one public test table, scaled so RTX 5070 = 100. Prices are launch prices; store prices change.

Popular comparisons