GeForce RTX 3090 24GB vs GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB ≈ ₹2.1 L today · 2020 Buy now

≈8% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB ≈ ₹1.29 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5070 12GB scores about 8% higher than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5070 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 3090 24GB GeForce RTX 5070 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 3090 24GB

12 GB more video memory (24 vs 12 GB)
39% more memory bandwidth (936.2 vs 672 GB/s)

Why pick GeForce RTX 5070 12GB

8% higher estimated gaming score
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
100 W lower rated board power (250 W vs 350 W)
About ₹81,200 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3090 24GB	GeForce RTX 5070 12GB
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell
GPU chip	GA102	GB205
CUDA cores	10,496	6,144
RT cores	82	48
Tensor cores	328	192
Video memory	24 GB GDDR6X	12 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	384-bit	192-bit
Memory bandwidth	936.2 GB/s	672 GB/s
L2 cache	6 MB	48 MB
Boost clock	1.70 GHz	2.51 GHz
Board power (rated)	350 W	250 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2020-09-24	2025-03-04
Price today (≈)	₹2.1 L	₹1.29 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3090 24GB better than GeForce RTX 5070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 5070 12GB scores about 8% higher than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3090 24GB or GeForce RTX 5070 12GB?

GeForce RTX 5070 12GB is rated at 250 W versus 350 W for GeForce RTX 3090 24GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3090 24GB or GeForce RTX 5070 12GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 5070 12GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3090 24GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3090 24GB and GeForce RTX 5070 12GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3090 24GB (24 GB GDDR6X) and GeForce RTX 5070 12GB (12 GB GDDR7) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.