NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Most shader units
Here’s everything that matters about the RTX 3070, NVIDIA’s card in the midrange graphics card category. Among midrange graphics cards we track, the RTX 3070 Has the most shader units. The RTX 3070 goes up against RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 2070.
- VRAM8 GB
- Shader units5,888
- Boost clock1,725 MHz
- Memory bandwidth448 GB/s
- Total board power220 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$499
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Ampere |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GA104 |
| Process | Samsung 8N |
| Shader units | 5,888 |
| Ray tracing units | 46 |
| Base clock | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,725 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 20.3 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 4.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 220 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 650 W |
| Power connector | 1x 12-pin |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 9.53 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $499 |
|---|
How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Graphics Card Class
Compared with its class average, the RTX 3070’s shader units is 59% higher. The RTX 3070 lands 6.6% above the class average on fp32 compute. Its vram figure is 44% below what is average for its class.
Compare RTX 3070 With Its Rivals
RX 7800 XT vs RTX 3070
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 3070 released?
Our records list October 29, 2020 as the release date of the RTX 3070.
How much did the RTX 3070 cost at launch?
The RTX 3070 launched at $499 (as of October 2020).
What does the RTX 3070 compete with?
The main alternatives to the RTX 3070 are RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 2070 and RX 7800 XT.