RTX 4070 Ti Vs RTX 3070 Ti: We Tested 10 Games

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Uzair Qureshi

At Tech4Gamers, I proudly wear the title of Comparisons Specialist. Focused on CPUs and GPUs, I bring forth a wealth of hands-on experience and a keen eye for detail to provide our audience with the latest insights and analyses.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Process Node: The RTX 4070 Ti uses a more advanced 5nm process, while the RTX 3070 Ti relies on an 8nm node.
2. Clock Speed: The RTX 4070 Ti has a higher base clock of 2310 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz, compared to the RTX 3070 Ti’s 1575 MHz and 1770 MHz.
3. VRAM: The RTX 4070 Ti offers 12GB of GDDR6X VRAM, while the RTX 3070 Ti has 8GB.
4. TDP: The RTX 4070 Ti has a 285W TDP, slightly lower than the RTX 3070 Ti’s 290W.
5. Supported Technologies: Both cards support DLSS, but the RTX 4070 Ti has newer tensor cores for better performance.

Is great gaming performance always expensive? Not necessarily. Let’s find out in this RTX 4070 Ti vs RTX 3070 Ti showdown. I’ll dive into the details and test both of these cards personally to help you make the right choice for your rig.

Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

A card’s real-world performance can differ from its specs. While the RTX 4070 Ti looks superior on paper, can it truly outperform the RTX 3070 Ti in gaming? Let’s find out.

Testing Rig

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7800X3D
• Motherboard: MSI MPG X670E Carbon WiFi Motherboard Review
• RAM: Patriot Viper Elite 8GB DDR4
• CPU Cooler: XIGMATEK Aurora 360 Cooler Review
• Storage: Sabrent Rocket NANO XTRM 1TB Portable Drive
• OS: Windows 11

Cyberpunk 2077

• Our tests started with Cyberpunk 2077, with the RTX 4070 Ti getting a respectable 47 FPS with RT enabled, whereas the RTX 3070 Ti hovered around 29 FPS.
• We measured a performance difference of 47% in this game, with the RTX 4070 Ti pumping out much more playable results.

Dying Light 2

• Testing Dying Light 2 on max settings showed that the RTX 3070 Ti had an average framerate of 24 FPS, whereas the RTX 4070 Ti stuck closer to 67 FPS.
• This difference meant that the RTX 4070 Ti performed well, over double what we saw with the RTX 3070 Ti, which was a big generational leap for sure.

F1 22

• The RTX 4070 Ti outshone its competition with a framerate of 82 FPS, which was much higher than the 52 FPS of the RTX 3070 Ti.
• The delta between the two cards in this game was measured at 44.7%, with the newer card in the lead.

Far Cry 6

• Both cards levelled out a bit in Far Cry, with the RTX 4070 Ti getting an average framerate of 123 FPS, whereas the RTX 3070 Ti hovered closer to 91 FPS.
• The RTX 3070 Ti started to close the gap on our test of this game, with the difference between the two cards being reduced to around 30%.

Fortnite

• In our Fortnite test, both cards struggled, with the RTX 4070 Ti achieving 57 FPS and the RTX 3070 Ti 41 FPS, giving the 4070 Ti the edge.
• This resulted in a significant 39% performance boost for the RTX 4070 Ti, something that we had come to expect this deep into the comparison.

Forza Horizon 5

• While running Forza Horizon 5, the RTX 4070 Ti delivered an impressive average of 127 FPS, far surpassing the RTX 3070 Ti’s 80 FPS.
• This marked a significant 45.4% increase in performance for the RTX 4070 Ti, once again leaving the 3070 Ti in the dust.

Spiderman Miles Morales

• During our test of Spider-Man Miles Morales, the framerate readings on RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti were 65 FPS and 46 FPS, respectively.
• RTX 4070 Ti was ahead in the average framerate race by about 34%.

The Callisto Protocol 

• Both cards were struggling in our test of The Callisto Protocol, with the RTX 3070 Ti getting an average framerate of 40 FPS, whereas the 4070 Ti hovered closer to 56 FPS.
• The RTX 4070 Ti was ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti by around 33% in this test, which concludes our testing.

Overall Gaming Performance

In all of our benchmarks, we saw that the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti was ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti, by a significant lead. The average difference in our testing was around 42.6%.

The RTX 3070 Ti was also ill-equipped to tackle 1440p gaming at the highest settings in modern games, with the average framerate being lower than 60 FPS.

Average Power Consumption

Not only did the RTX 4070 Ti outperform the RTX 3070 Ti, but it also did so while using 6.7% less power than its rival. Though this difference is not huge, it sings to the improvements in power efficiency that Nivida has made with their new cards.

Temperatures

Our testing showed that the RTX 4070 Ti ran around 16% cooler than the RTX 3070 Ti. Though the RTX 3070 Ti was also in the safe range for GPU temperatures, the RTX 4070 Ti has a lot more thermal headroom that can be used for overclocking.

Pricing and Availability

There is a very steep price difference between these two cards, with the newer GPU bringing a huge price bump over the launch MSRP of the original. As of late September 2024, the RTX 4070 Ti is around 39% more expensive than its rival.

What We Recommend

RTX 4070 Ti: In our testing, the RTX 4070 Ti absolutely demolished the RTX 3070 Ti, with improvements in performance, power consumption, and temperatures. However, the price of this card sticks out as a huge sore spot if we were to recommend it.

RTX 3070 Ti: Though it lost in all of our comparison points, the RTX 3070 Ti has its merits. It has good performance, better than an RTX 2080 while having a more modest price tag, which is something you can get a better deal on if you buy this card used.

Having talked about the RTX 4070 Ti vs RTX 3070 Ti in detail, we would recommend the RTX 4070 Ti is better suited for premium builds, whereas the RTX 3070 Ti is more of a budget card.

Uzair Qureshi

[Comparisons Specialist]

I’m a passionate computer hardware expert specializing in CPUs and GPUs. With a lifelong curiosity for hardware and extensive hands-on experience, I provide valuable insights, practical advice, and in-depth analysis on these components. Engaging with the hardware community, I exchange knowledge and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

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