GeForce RTX 3070 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB ≈ ₹70,000 today · 2020 Buy now

≈38% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12GB ≈ ₹84,100 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 4070 12GB scores about 38% higher than GeForce RTX 3070 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3070 8GB

About ₹14,100 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 4070 12GB

38% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (12 vs 8 GB)
13% more memory bandwidth (504.2 vs 448 GB/s)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	GeForce RTX 4070 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
GPU chip	GA104	AD104
CUDA cores	5,888	5,888
RT cores	46	46
Tensor cores	184	184
Video memory	8 GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6X
Memory bus	256-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	448 GB/s	504.2 GB/s
L2 cache	4 MB	36 MB
Boost clock	1.73 GHz	2.48 GHz
Board power (rated)	220 W	200 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2020-10-29	2023-04-13
Price today (≈)	₹70,000	₹84,100

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3070 8GB better than GeForce RTX 4070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 12GB scores about 38% higher than GeForce RTX 3070 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3070 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 4070 12GB is rated at 200 W versus 220 W for GeForce RTX 3070 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3070 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 4070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3070 8GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3070 8GB and GeForce RTX 4070 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

GeForce RTX 3070 8GB has 8 GB of video memory, which can run short at 1440p in newer games on high settings. GeForce RTX 4070 12GB has more and is the safer pick for 1440p.