NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 37.5% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Red Dead Redemption 2, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 40% (81 vs 113 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (36% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 76 | 103 | -26% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 81 | 113 | -28% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition | GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 17,400M | 31,100M |
| Die size | 392.5 mm² | 263 mm² |
| Transistor density | 44.3 M/mm² | 118.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 220 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $499 | $549 |
| Release | 2020-10-29 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition or GeForce RTX 5070?
- GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 37.5% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and GeForce RTX 5070?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition has 8GB VRAM and a 220W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 average FPS per $100 versus 15.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition and GeForce RTX 5070?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 40% (81 vs 113 FPS) in our testing.
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