NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Expert rating8 / 10

Architecture:: Ampere (GA104)
CUDA Cores:: 5888
Memory:: 8GB GDDR6
TDP:: 220W
Launch Price:: $499

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Manufacturer: NVIDIA Last updated: September 11, 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Review

The RTX 3070 launched as NVIDIA's mainstream 1440p flagship of the Ampere generation, promising RTX 2080 Ti-level performance at a fraction of the price, a claim that largely held up in independent testing.

NVIDIA's own launch claims that the RTX 3070 matched the previous-generation RTX 2080 Ti held up well in reviews, making it a landmark value card for 1440p gaming at launch.

2080 Ti Performance, Mainstream Price

NVIDIA's own launch claims that the RTX 3070 matched the previous-generation RTX 2080 Ti held up well in reviews, making it a landmark value card for 1440p gaming at launch.

A Popular Choice That Aged With an 8GB Ceiling

5888 CUDA cores deliver strong 1440p performance, though the 8GB VRAM buffer has become the card's most common criticism as newer games push memory requirements higher.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the RTX 3070 Ti covered in this batch, the base 3070 gives up some CUDA cores and clock speed for a lower price at a similar VRAM ceiling. Against AMD's RX 6800 XT covered in this batch, the RTX 3070 trails in rasterization but offers stronger ray tracing performance.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

A landmark 1440p value card at launch, now defined by its 8GB memory ceiling.

Best for

1440p gaming builds that want strong performance-per-dollar from the Ampere generation.

Not for

Buyers planning to use high-res texture mods or run the card for many more years.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity and type

Product Type	Desktop Add-In Card
Series	GeForce RTX 30

Performance

VRAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Boost Clock	1725 MHz
Ray Tracing Support	Yes

Physical & Power

TDP	220 W

Silicon

Architecture	Ampere (GA104)
Process Node	Samsung 8N
Shader Units	5888

Ray tracing and AI

RT Cores	46
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4

Clocks

Base Clock	1500 MHz

Memory

Memory Bus Width	256 bit
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s

Power

Power Connector	1x 8-pin

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0

Market and workstation

MSRP	499 USD
Launch Date	October 2020

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Graphics Card/Ampere GA104/5888 CUDA Cores/8GB GDDR6/1440p Mainstream)?

Key specs for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070: VRAM 8 GB, Memory Bandwidth 448 GB/s, Boost Clock 1725 MHz, TDP 220 W, Architecture Ampere (GA104), Product Type Desktop Add-In Card.

Who is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Graphics Card/Ampere GA104/5888 CUDA Cores/8GB GDDR6/1440p Mainstream) best suited to?

Best suited to: 1440p gaming builds that want strong performance-per-dollar from the Ampere generation.

What are the drawbacks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Graphics Card/Ampere GA104/5888 CUDA Cores/8GB GDDR6/1440p Mainstream)?

Not the best fit for: Buyers planning to use high-res texture mods or run the card for many more years.