Comparison
RTX 3070 vs GTX 980
The RTX 3070 is 212.9% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 25.4% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
13663
+212.9%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
8 GB
+100.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
220WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
62
+138.5%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2020
Release Date
2015
MSRP
499 $
MSRP
549 $
+10.0%
AMD Equivalent to RTX 3070
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6750 XT | 13595 | |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT | 12808 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is RTX 3070 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, RTX 3070 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 154.5%.
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 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RTX 3070 leads by 138.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.