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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):290 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 50 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

40%

6.9

Technical score

25%

6.9

Reviews score

25%

6.9

List score

10%

6.9

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 68% of graphics cards
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

▼Worse than 75%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

7.7

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

▲Better than 50%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models

6.9

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

9.6

Popularity

Grades by review (50)
30 reviews: 16 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 20 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 71%
6.9

List score

List score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 93 lists (1%)
★Better than 94%
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What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Based on 30 · 20

Reviewers praise its ray tracing and upscaling, but slam the heavy power draw, modest memory size and poor value.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Based on 208 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive15%mixed17%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming performance, while limited VRAM, heat, and power draw hold it back.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the 8GB of VRAM runs out at 1440p and 4K in newer games, and many wish it had 10GB or 12GB.11
  • Owners report uneven frame rates in some games, with GPU usage stuck around 40–50 percent in Control and frame drops in Watch Dogs Legion.11
  • Owners report memory temperatures near 100°C under load, and copper shims or thermal pad fixes cut them by about 20–40°C.9
  • Owners say the card draws around 300–350 watts under load with overclocking, which is much more than rivals like the RX 6800.5
  • Owners say the card is only slightly faster than a non-Ti 3070 and gains little over the 2080 Ti in many games.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

7.7

Power

11%

9.2

Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

9.2

Connectivity

6.9
Reviews score
6.9
List score
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
14,000 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 14,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 51.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,780 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 8,780 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 52.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
23,297 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 23,297 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 54.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
11,504 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 11,504 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 52.1% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
21.75 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 54.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6X
This graphics card uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 57.1% of graphics cards and equal to 22.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
608.3 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 64.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
?
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
290 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 290 W, which is higher than that of 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
290 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 290 W under peak load, which is higher than 69.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
290 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 290 W, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
290 W
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What reviewers say
Size
267x 112x 41 mm
Length
267 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Height
41 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 41 mm tall, which is shorter than 98.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,192 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,192 g, which is heavier than 59.7% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 84 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (41 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    41 mm vs 125 mm
  • 35.8% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (608.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    608.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 48 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    192 vs 144
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 48 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (192 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    192 vs 144
  • 19.9% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (453.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    453.1 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 35.8% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (608.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    608.3 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • Supports LHR limiting
    This graphics card supports an LHR limiter, while the average graphics card does not. 7.5% of Graphics cards support one.
  • 84 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (41 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    41 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 18% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,575 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,575 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 34.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (290 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    290 W vs 215 W
  • 9.2% lower list score
    List score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 93 lists (1%)
    6.9 vs 7.6
  • 11.5% lower sentiment score
    6.9 vs 7.8
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.97 vs 7.4).
    6.97 vs 7.41
  • 4.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models

    6.9

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    9.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (50)
    30 reviews: 16 with a printed score, 14 estimated from the review. 20 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.9 vs 7.2
  • 26.9% more expensive
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more expensive than the average graphics card (£660 vs £520).
    £660 vs £520
  • 29.3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,770 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 18% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,575 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,575 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    June 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 32.1% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,188 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • 33.3% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (392 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    392 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 34.9% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (290 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    290 W vs 215 W
  • 31.8% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (290 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    290 W vs 220 W
  • 15 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    82 °C vs 67 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
Proceu Tech
≈ estimated
26/10/2022
Review · 1080p, 1440p and 4K game tests
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti is powerful at 1440p, but the cheaper base RTX 3070 is the better value.
9.0
Roberto Jorge Tech
≈ estimated
28/07/2021
Hands-on review · 4K game tests and settings tweaks
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti is the best price-to-performance pick over the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080, and it's playable at 4K with some settings tweaks.
9.0
Tech of Tomorrow
≈ estimated
10/06/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks and value verdict
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti earned Editor's Choice at its launch price, but it's only a strong buy if you can get it at list price.
4.0
Digital Foundry
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Review · benchmarks, price-to-performance and Re-Bar tests
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is fine on its own, but its price and small gain over the RTX 3070 don't justify it.
7.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Model comparison · three partner cards, benchmarks and buying advice
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti partner models each suit different buyers, but supply and pricing make the card hard to get.
4.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Full review · benchmarks, power and efficiency tests
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti isn't worth buying at this price, since the gain over the RTX 3070 is too small to justify it.
8.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks, power and cooling tests
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti is worth buying at MSRP if you can get it, but its power draw and rendering results lag.
4.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Hands-on review · 30-game benchmarks and value analysis
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti is priced just above the RTX 3070 for about 8 percent more speed, giving gamers little reason to buy.
5.0
KitGuruTech
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Hands-on review · benchmarks, cooling and overclocking tests
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti is a solid 1440p card, but a weak upgrade over the RTX 3070, which is the cheaper and better buy.
7.0
HotHardware
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Preview · unboxing and first benchmarks
Verdict
RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 10 percent faster than the RTX 3070 with higher power draw, but gains are small in real gameplay.
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
digitalfoundry.net
≈ estimated
10/06/2021
Analysis · Hardware breakdown
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a fully enabled RTX 3070 with faster memory, but its single-digit speed gain does not justify the extra power draw.
7.5
techspot.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Benchmark review · 1440p and 4K
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti is only about 8% faster than the RTX 3070 at 1440p and trails the RX 6800 in most games, which makes it hard to recommend.
6.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Hands-on test · 1440p gaming
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti handles 1440p well with a good cooler, but it's only 5% to 10% faster than the RTX 3070, which is the smarter pick.
7.8
pcgamer.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Lab test · Performance and heat
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti sits between the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080, but its frame rates vary widely, and it often barely beats the RTX 3070.
7.5
theverge.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Hands-on review · 1440p and 4K
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti is a solid 1440p card, but at 4K it is only entry-level and trails the AMD RX 6800 in most games.
6.0
arstechnica.com
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Benchmark review · Power and performance
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti is a modest step up from the RTX 3070, landing between it and the RTX 3080 and drawing far more power.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Lab review · 4K and esports
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition is a well-built card that approaches 60fps at 4K with high settings, but the RX 6800 is often close behind.
7.0
thetechrevolutionist.com
≈ estimated
13/07/2021
Benchmark review · Thermals and power
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti handles 4K well and beats the RX 6800 in some games, but it runs quite hot and draws the most power among the cards tested.
6.0
overclockersclub.com
≈ estimated
24/06/2021
Review verdict · Founders Edition
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti has nothing wrong with it, but it's hard to choose over the RTX 3070 or AMD's RX 6800.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Hands-on test · 4K gaming
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a stable, quiet card that nears 60fps at 4K, but it runs hotter than the RTX 3070 and is hard to find.
7.9
custompc.com
✓ explicit
04/10/2023
Hands-on test · 1440p gaming
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti beats the Radeon RX 6700 XT at 1440p, especially with ray tracing, but is only a small step up from the RTX 3070.
7.0
pcworld.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Lab test · 1440p and 4K
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a good card for 1440p and decent 4K, but its 8GB of memory may limit future 4K gaming.
5.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Benchmark test · Power comparison
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a fully enabled RTX 3070 with faster memory, but its extra power draw makes it hard to justify over the RTX 3070.
7.8
chip.de
✓ explicit
17/06/2021
Lab test · Founders Edition
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a solid 4K card, helped by faster memory, but at 1080p and 1440p it barely beats the RTX 3070 while drawing much more power.
7.0
gamestar.de
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Benchmark test · vs Radeon RX 6800
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti nearly matches the Radeon RX 6800 in standard games, and its DLSS boost makes it the better choice for ray tracing.
5.0
pcwelt.de
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Lab test · Efficiency and performance gains
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a weak step up from the RTX 3070, offering about 5% more speed for 26% more power draw.
9.5
pcmasters.de
✓ explicit
15/10/2022
Hands-on test · Partner card
Verdict
The KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti EX is a sturdy, bulky card with synced RGB lighting, best for builders who want a bold look and accept 8GB of memory.
7.0
gamestar.de
≈ estimated
09/06/2021
Benchmark review · Game performance
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti is slightly slower than the RX 6800 but offers DLSS and better ray tracing, suiting buyers who want those features.
6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
09/06/2021
Lab test · 1440p card
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a strong 1440p card with DLSS, but it needs a well-ventilated case, and its cooler runs the CPU hotter.
8.0
clubic.com
✓ explicit
12/06/2021
Lab test · 1440p and 4K
Verdict
The RTX 3070 Ti is a sound 1440p card, but it is only 4% to 10% faster than the RTX 3070 while drawing about 60W more.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance with the ability to handle most AAA titles at high/ultra settings.
  • Significantly improved memory bandwidth due to the upgrade to GDDR6X VRAM.
  • Strong ray tracing capabilities and access to the mature DLSS ecosystem for frame rate boosts.
  • Capable of entry-level 4K gaming, reaching near 60fps in several modern titles with optimized settings.
  • Robust build quality and effective cooling on the Founders Edition model.

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

  • High power consumption (290W TGP) compared to the base RTX 3070, leading to lower efficiency.
  • Thermal performance can run hot under heavy load, sometimes requiring aggressive fan curves.
  • Limited VRAM capacity (8GB) which may act as a bottleneck for high-resolution textures in future titles.
  • Marginal performance gain (approx. 5-10%) over the non-Ti version despite a higher price tag.
  • Can be noisy under stress due to the increased cooling requirements for the GDDR6X memory.

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a high-end graphics card built on the 8nm Ampere architecture, featuring 6,144 CUDA cores, 48 2nd-gen RT cores, and 192 3rd-gen Tensor cores. Operating with a boost clock of up to 1,770 MHz and 8GB of ultra-fast GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, it delivers a high memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, making it a powerhouse for 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming. Main pros include exceptional ray tracing and DLSS 2.0 performance, significantly faster memory than the standard RTX 3070, and solid software support via Nvidia Broadcast and Reflex. However, its 8GB VRAM capacity can be a bottleneck for future 4K titles, and its high 290W power draw leads to increased heat and fan noise compared to its predecessor.

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