NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, sits at the 74th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 30,849 places it in a tightly contested cluster where the nearest rivals are separated by just over one percent. The data shows a card that is neither a runaway leader nor a laggard in its immediate tier; it is a consistent performer whose position is defined by narrow margins against a mix of older workstation and mainstream gaming parts.

How It Compares

The closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, which posts an average score of 30,755. The RTX 3070 Ti leads by a slim 0.3% delta, a margin that is statistically negligible in real-world terms. This comparison is notable because the RX 590 GME is an older, lower-tier part; the data suggests the RTX 3070 Ti's advantage here is minimal, indicating that raw average scores in this range do not reflect the architectural differences between the two.

Against the AMD Radeon RX 6700, the RTX 3070 Ti trails by 0.8%. The RX 6700's average score of 31,112 places it slightly ahead. This is a more modern competitor, and the deficit, while small, shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is not the strongest performer in its price-adjacent segment. The delta is within the margin of benchmark variance, but the direction is consistent with a card that is slightly outclassed by a newer generation's mid-range offering.

The NVIDIA Quadro M5000 presents a workstation-oriented comparison, with an average score of 31,142. The RTX 3070 Ti is 0.9% behind this professional card. That the consumer RTX 3070 Ti nearly matches a dedicated workstation GPU in synthetic averages speaks to its raw compute capability, though the M5000's driver optimizations for professional workloads are not captured in these gaming-centric benchmarks.

The largest gap is against the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q, which averages 31,220. The RTX 3070 Ti trails by 1.2%. This virtualized GPU is an unlikely rival, but its presence in the nearestRivals list indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti's average score falls within a narrow band where even a cloud-focused part can edge ahead. The takeaway is that the RTX 3070 Ti's performance tier is densely populated, with all four rivals within a 1.5% spread.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The RTX 3070 Ti is equipped with 48 dedicated RT cores and 192 tensor cores, which are the hardware foundations for ray tracing and AI-accelerated features. These are not optional extras; they are integral to the Ampere architecture's design. The tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-based rendering techniques, while the RT cores handle the BVH traversal and ray intersection calculations required for real-time ray tracing.

On the API front, the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is the baseline for modern ray-traced games and mesh shaders. It also supports OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad compatibility across legacy and contemporary titles. The presence of DirectX 12 Ultimate means the hardware is ready for the full suite of next-generation rendering features, including variable rate shading and sampler feedback, which are part of the 12_2 feature set.

The feature set is complete for a 2021-era flagship-tier card. There are no missing API capabilities that would hinder current game support. The combination of RT and tensor cores means the card can handle both ray-traced lighting and AI upscaling simultaneously, which is the standard approach for maintaining playable frame rates at high resolutions with ray tracing enabled.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data reveals a consistent pattern across different test suites. In 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), the RTX 3070 Ti scores 3,478 points. This is a modern, demanding test, and the score positions the card comfortably within its tier. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 137,518 and Vulkan score of 130,778 show a slight preference for the OpenCL path, a 5.2% difference that is typical of architecture-specific driver optimizations.

PassMark results are mixed across API generations. The DirectX 9 score of 261 is the highest among the PassMark DirectX tests, while DirectX 10 drops to 155 and DirectX 11 to 192. The DirectX 12 score is notably lower at 91. This pattern suggests that the card's performance is not uniform across API versions, with older APIs showing higher relative throughput in these particular tests. The PassMark G3D score of 23,356 is the primary gaming metric, while the GPU Compute score of 11,601 indicates compute performance is roughly half of the graphics score in this suite.

When compared to rivals, the deltas from the average score are the clearest signal. The RTX 3070 Ti is 0.3% faster than the RX 590 GME, 0.8% slower than the RX 6700, 0.9% slower than the Quadro M5000, and 1.2% slower than the GRID M60-1Q. These are sub-2% margins, meaning that in most gaming scenarios, the differences would be imperceptible without a frame counter. The FP32 throughput is 21.75 TFLOPS, which is the raw compute figure that drives these synthetic scores. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are consistent with a card designed for high-resolution rasterization.

FAQ

Q: What is the RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score?

A: The average benchmark score is 30,849, which places it at the 74th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6700?

A: The RX 6700 has an average score of 31,112, which is 0.8% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti's score, indicating a slight performance deficit for the NVIDIA card.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: It has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s.

Q: Does the RTX 3070 Ti support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The launch MSRP is 599 USD.

Q: How many RT cores does the RTX 3070 Ti have?

A: It has 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores.

Power and Cooling

The RTX 3070 Ti has a TDP of 290 W, which is a significant power draw that requires adequate cooling. The card is dual-slot in width, and its length is 267 mm (10.5 inches) with a height of 112 mm (4.4 inches). It uses a single 12-pin power connector, which is a proprietary NVIDIA design that may require an adapter for standard PSUs. The suggested PSU rating is 600 W, which provides a reasonable headroom for the card's peak power spikes during load.

The cooling solution is not specified in the data, but the dual-slot form factor and 290 W TDP imply a capable air cooler is necessary. The 12-pin connector is a notable requirement; users with older power supplies will need to verify adapter availability. The card's dimensions are standard for a high-end dual-slot design, so case compatibility is generally straightforward, but the power connector is the primary installation consideration.

The 290 W TDP is a hard requirement for system planning. A 600 W PSU is the minimum recommendation, and the 12-pin connector means that the included adapter or a native 12-pin PSU cable is mandatory. The card's end-of-life production status does not affect its power requirements, which remain fixed at the specified values.

Who Should Consider It

The RTX 3070 Ti is positioned for users targeting high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming or entry-level 4K at reduced settings. Its 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for demanding titles, but the 8 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor at 4K with high-texture packs. The 74th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the majority of GPUs, making it a solid choice for gamers who want a single card that can handle most modern games without compromise.

For ray tracing, the 48 RT cores provide the necessary hardware, but the performance deltas against rivals suggest that enabling ray tracing will bring the card closer to its nearest competitors. Users who prioritize rasterization performance will find the card's 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate adequate for smooth gameplay. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3,478 is a good indicator of DX12 gaming performance, and the card's consistency across OpenCL and Vulkan tests means it is not limited to one API ecosystem.

Users with a 600 W PSU and a dual-slot case will have no trouble fitting this card. It is not a compact or low-power part, so it is not suited for small form factor builds with restrictive power budgets. The card is best for gamers who have already decided on a 1440p monitor and want a GPU that can push high frame rates in esports titles and medium-to-high settings in AAA games. For 4K, the card will require careful settings management, as the 8 GB memory capacity and the 0.8% deficit to the RX 6700 suggest it is at the edge of its performance envelope at that resolution.