NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Least compute in class
- Lowest boost clock
The RTX 2070 is NVIDIA’s contender in the midrange graphics card class. One standout: among the midrange graphics cards we cover, the RTX 2070 Has the least theoretical FP32 compute. Its closest rivals include RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 Ti.
- VRAM8 GB
- Shader units2,304
- Boost clock1,620 MHz
- Memory bandwidth448 GB/s
- Total board power175 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$499
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Turing |
|---|---|
| GPU die | TU106 |
| Process | TSMC 12nm FFN |
| Shader units | 2,304 |
| Ray tracing units | 36 |
| Base clock | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,620 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 7.5 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | No DLSS Frame Generation |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 175 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 550 W |
| Power connector | 1x 8-pin |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 9.02 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $499 |
|---|
How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Graphics Card Class
Compared with its class average, the RTX 2070’s shader units is 61% lower. The RTX 2070 lands 154% under the class average on fp32 compute. Its vram figure is 44% below what is average for its class.
Compare RTX 2070 With Its Rivals
RTX 2070 vs RTX 2070 Super
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RTX 2070 vs RTX 2080
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RTX 2070 vs RTX 3060
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RTX 2070 vs RTX 3060 Ti
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RTX 2070 vs RTX 3070
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 2070 released?
The RTX 2070 has an official release date of October 17, 2018.
How much did the RTX 2070 cost at launch?
The RTX 2070 launched at $499 (as of October 2018).
What does the RTX 2070 compete with?
If you’re considering the RTX 2070, it’s also worth looking at RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3070, RTX 3060 Ti and RX 7800 XT.