NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Opinion and specs

Gaming graphics

Our verdict

Mid-range

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a mid-range gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It has 8 GB of memory and came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 10 laptops from $1149, at an average price of $1953.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super is 21% faster and its entry price is $149 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 a good graphics card?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a mid-range gaming graphics card: a separate chip from the processor, made for gaming. It sits at 30 of 145 in the ranking, with 53.2% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes, at 1080p on good settings. It reaches 1440p too, tweaking a detail or two in the heaviest games.

Is 8 GB of VRAM enough for gaming?

Yes. 8 GB is plenty at 1080p and holds up well at 1440p, except in the odd recent game with textures maxed out.

What year is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 from?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 came out in 2021.

What is the Apple equivalent of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070?

The closest in performance is Apple M5 10-Core GPU.

How much does a laptop with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 cost?

It is currently fitted in 10 laptops from $1149, at an average price of $1953.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super is 21% faster and its entry price is $149 lower.

Specs

Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR6
Discrete graphics card memory
8 GB
CUDA
Yes
CUDA cores
5888
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA

Performance summary

#30 of 145
Relative performance 53.2%
Laptops 10
Price from $1149
Average price $1953

Recommended alternatives

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