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RTX 4070 vs RTX 3070 — Which to choose in 2026?

RTX 4070 vs RTX 3070 — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4070 ($425 – $475) and the RTX 3070 ($225 – $275 (occasion)) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationRTX 4070RTX 3070
VRAM12 GB8 GB
TDP (reference)~200 W~220 W
ArchitectureAda Lovelace (AD104)Ampere (GA104)
Release year20232020
Typical price (2026)380–440 €200–260 € (occasion)

Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)

Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.

FPS (higher is better)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 4070106 FPS
RTX 307097 FPS

1440p

RTX 407080 FPS
RTX 307071 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4070198 FPS
RTX 3070182 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070135 FPS
RTX 3070120 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 407091 FPS
RTX 307084 FPS

1440p

RTX 407072 FPS
RTX 307063 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4070170 FPS
RTX 3070156 FPS

1440p

RTX 4070132 FPS
RTX 3070115 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4070110 FPS
RTX 3070101 FPS

1440p

RTX 407094 FPS
RTX 307080 FPS

Which GPU for your use case?

  • Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 4070 has more headroom in recent AAA titles and draws less power.
  • 1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4070 is slightly faster with better power efficiency.
  • 1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4070. The RTX 3070 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

Bottom line

Pick the RTX 4070 if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RTX 3070 if budget is tight.

RTX 4070 build →RTX 3070 build →

FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.

RTX 4070 or RTX 3070: quick summary

The RTX 4070 delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 3070 stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 4070 has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 4070 is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200W; the RTX 3070 draws 220W. The RTX 4070 is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4070 sells for around $425 – $475 and the RTX 3070 for $225 – $275 (occasion). The RTX 4070 justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.

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