Is it time to replace the GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 came out in 2020, so it is 6 years old and the newest games treat it as entry level. On our scale it scores 37 with 8 GB of memory, which puts it in B tier.
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Best upgrade from the GeForce RTX 3070
Cards that are clearly faster, ranked by speed gained per dollar.
Best upgrades from the GeForce RTX 3070
| Card | Faster by | Launch price |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | +81% | $599 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | +62% | $549 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | +46% | $599 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | +43% | $549 |
| Radeon RX 7900 GRE | +41% | $549 |
Cards at least 25% faster with a launch price of $600 or less, best speed gain per dollar first. Change the budget above for other ranges.
What the best upgrades look like
In our list, the strongest option under $600 is the Radeon RX 7900 GRE, about 41% faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, with a launch price of $549. The cheapest of the five is the Radeon RX 9070 XT at 81% faster and $599. The table ranks them by speed gained per dollar, so the best value is not always the fastest card.
Memory is part of the answer: the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB and the picks have 12 to 16 GB. Power is the other: they are rated 220 to 304 W against 220 W for the GeForce RTX 3070.
The picks one by one
Radeon RX 9070 XT: about 81% faster, 16 GB, 304 W, $599 at launch. Radeon RX 9070: about 62% faster, 16 GB, 220 W, $549 at launch. GeForce RTX 4070 Super: about 46% faster, 12 GB, 220 W, $599 at launch. GeForce RTX 5070: about 43% faster, 12 GB, 250 W, $549 at launch. Radeon RX 7900 GRE: about 41% faster, 16 GB, 260 W, $549 at launch.
Questions
What is a good upgrade from a GeForce RTX 3070?
In our list, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is about 81% faster for $599 at launch.
How much faster is the best pick than the GeForce RTX 3070?
The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is about 41% faster, and the cheapest option, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, is 81% faster.