NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 2070
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 3090 Ti outperforms RTX 2070 by 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+61%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 shows a 61% advantage for RTX 3090 Ti in gaming performance, while RTX 2070 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
7144
5379
57100
10068
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 3090 Ti is the best overall choice
RTX 3090 Ti leads in combined game performance. RTX 2070 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 3090 Ti leads in the combined performance index
RTX 2070 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 48–53of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 2070
178 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 2070
100/100 · Price $499The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
71Better
44
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
58Better
38
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
55Better
36
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
53
79Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
65Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2DLSS 2
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS40Better7.465
Power consumption450 W185 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Release date20222018
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Launch price$1999$499Better
Shader units / cores10752Better2304
Clock speed1560 - 1860 MHzBetter1410 - 1620 MHz
Base clock1560 MHzBetter1410 MHz
Boost clock1860 MHzBetter1620 MHz
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency21 GHzBetter14 GHz
Memory bus384 bitBetter256 bit
Memory bandwidth1008 GB/sBetter448 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption450 W185 WBetter
Process node8 nmBetter12 nm
Recommended PSU850 W450 WBetter
Length336 mm229 mmBetter
Die size628 mm²445 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 6 MBL1 64 KB, L2 4 MB
Transistor count28300 millionBetter10800 million
Max monitors45
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 3090 TiRTX 2070
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
35 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
29 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 66%
15 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 66%
6 FPSEstimated 60%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 3090 Ti35 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti13 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20706 FPSEstimated 60%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 3090 Ti35 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti13 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20706 FPSEstimated 60%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 3090 Ti291 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070194 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti204 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070137 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti159 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070106 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti79 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207039 FPSEstimated 68%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 3090 Ti188 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070125 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti162 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070108 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti115 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207077 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti53 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207026 FPSEstimated 68%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 3090 Ti237 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 2070158 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 3090 Ti153 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070103 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti143 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207096 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti116 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207058 FPSEstimated 68%
God of War RagnarökRTX 3090 Ti35 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti13 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20706 FPSEstimated 60%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 3090 Ti153 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2070103 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti128 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207086 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti103 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207069 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 3090 Ti54 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 207027 FPSEstimated 68%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 3090 Ti35 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti13 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20706 FPSEstimated 60%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 3090 Ti35 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti13 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20706 FPSEstimated 60%
StarfieldRTX 3090 Ti35 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207023 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti29 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207020 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 207015 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 3090 Ti13 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20706 FPSEstimated 60%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100714447%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100744941%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100795143%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001006838%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100537939%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100845542%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100835442%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100795143%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100875742%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100805144%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 2DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Process node8 nmBetter12 nm
Release date20222018
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count28300 millionBetter10800 million
Die size628 mm²445 mm²Better
Shader units / cores10752Better2304
Base clock1560 MHzBetter1410 MHz
Boost clock1860 MHzBetter1620 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 3x16
Length336 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU850 W450 WBetter
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors45
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 2070 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory bus384 bitBetter256 bit
TFLOPS40Better7.465
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 3090 Ti or RTX 2070?+
RTX 3090 Ti has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 2070 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 3090 Ti is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 3090 Ti is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 3090 Ti offers more overall performance, while RTX 3090 Ti offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 3090 Ti is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 2070 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 3090 Ti leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 3090 Ti can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 3090 Ti is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 2070 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 2070 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 3090 Ti if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.