GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce RTX 3090

When comparing GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3090
Power consumption (TDP)	300 Watt	350 Watt
Interface		PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		1x 12-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Maximum RAM amount	2x 8 GB	24 GB
Display Connectors		1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce RTX 3090 has 16% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
GeForce RTX 3090 has 22 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce RTX 3090 - with Ampere.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is 106 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 3090.
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 3090 - by 8 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3090 is 11500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	75−80	100−105
ultra / 1080p	55−60	75−80
QHD / 1440p	45−50	65−70
4K / 2160p	30−35	50−55
low / 720p	100−105	110−120
medium / 1080p	90−95	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 29% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
high / 1080p	120−130	150−160
ultra / 1080p	110−120	140−150
QHD / 1440p	90−95	120−130
4K / 2160p	55−60	85−90
low / 720p	160−170	170−180
medium / 1080p	130−140	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Battlefield 5 is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	230−240
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	220−230
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090 have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	100−110	120−130
ultra / 1080p	95−100	110−120
QHD / 1440p	80−85	110−120
4K / 2160p	40−45	70−75
low / 720p	120−130	150−160
medium / 1080p	100−110	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Far Cry 5 is 29% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
high / 1080p	160−170	180−190
ultra / 1080p	130−140	160−170
QHD / 1440p	90−95	130−140
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	270−280	280−290
medium / 1080p	190−200	230−240
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Fortnite is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
high / 1080p	130−140	160−170
ultra / 1080p	110−120	140−150
QHD / 1440p	95−100	130−140
4K / 2160p	60−65	100−110
low / 720p	170−180	180−190
medium / 1080p	140−150	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Forza Horizon 4 is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
low / 768p	170−180	170−180
medium / 768p	160−170	160−170
high / 1080p	140−150	160−170
ultra / 1080p	85−90	100−110
QHD / 1440p	75−80	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Grand Theft Auto V is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
high / 1080p	70−75	100−110
ultra / 1080p	60−65	85−90
QHD / 1440p	45−50	75−80
4K / 2160p	30−33	50−55
low / 720p	140−150	170−180
medium / 1080p	95−100	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Metro Exodus is 38% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 3090 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	140−150	160−170
ultra / 1080p	110−120	150−160
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	160−170	240−250
medium / 1080p	160−170	180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
high / 1080p	70−75	100−110
ultra / 1080p	45−50	75−80
QHD / 1440p	35−40	60−65
4K / 2160p	24−27	40−45
low / 720p	130−140	150−160
medium / 1080p	100−110	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 38% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
low / 768p	290−300	350−400
medium / 768p	220−230	300−350
high / 1080p	140−150	210−220
ultra / 1080p	75−80	120−130
4K / 2160p	50−55	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.
low / 768p	350−400	1050−1100
ultra / 1080p	160−170	500−550
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3090 in World of Tanks is 196% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 SLI.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 3090
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Code name	Pascal GP104 SLI	Ampere GA102
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	16 August 2016	24 September 2020
Pipelines	3840	10496
Core clock speed	1506 MHz	1400 MHz
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	1700 MHz
Transistor count	14400 Million	28,300 million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	8 nm
Texture fill rate		556.0
Length		313 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	384 Bit
Memory clock speed	8000 MHz	19500 MHz
Memory bandwidth		936.2 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support	+
VR Ready	+
DirectX	DirectX 12_1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model		6.5
OpenGL		4.6
OpenCL		2.0
Vulkan	+	1.2
CUDA	+	8.5
SLI options	+
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