Comparison
RTX 3070 vs GTX 970
The RTX 3070 is 274.5% faster than GTX 970 in synthetic benchmark and 13.9% more expensive on the retail market.
- GTX 970
- GTX 980
- GTX 980 Ti
3DMark Performace
13663
+274.5%
3DMark Performace
3648
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
220WPower Consumption
145WEfficiency
62
+148.0%
Efficiency
25
Release Date
2020
Release Date
2015
MSRP
499 $
+51.7%
MSRP
329 $
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3070
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 12451 | |
| Arc B570 | 12547 | |
| Arc B580 | 14657 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 970
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
Is RTX 3070 better than GTX 970?
When considering value for money, RTX 3070 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 230.0%.
The RTX 3070 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 220 watts and a 3DMark score of 13663. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 62. GTX 970's efficiency score is 25 .So RTX 3070 leads by 148.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.