GeForce RTX 3090 against GeForce RTX 5070
GeForce RTX 5070 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 5070 is 5% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 3090 and RTX 5070 are level on games at 4k.
- RTX 3090 carries 24 GB of video memory against 12 GB.
- The RTX 5070 typically costs $650 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5070 is the better buy: 10.6 points per $100 against 4.6.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 55 | 58 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 60 | 65 | 5 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 55 | 58 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 48 | 49 | 1 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 58 | 56 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 4.6 | 10.6 | 130%right |
| Typical price | $1,199 | $549 | $650right |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 12 GB | 100%left |
| Board power | 350 W | 250 W | 40%right |
| Length | 313 mm | 245 mm | 28%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 5070 | 59 vs 62 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 5070 | 60 vs 65 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 5070 | 55 vs 58 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 3090 | 62 vs 51 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Board power | 350 W | 250 W |
| Length | 313 mm | 245 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | 12V-2x6 (16-pin) |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $1,199 | $549 |