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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce GTX 1080 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 3070 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $21.39 more expensive!
GeForce GTX 108015% Score
- Up to 20% more expensive – $389.00 vs $367.61
GeForce RTX 307028% Score
- Up to 80% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 20% cheaper – $367.61 vs $389.00
- Up to 116% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 3070 has 129% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 3070 fills pixels 49% faster.
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GeForce RTX 3070 maps textures 14% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 3070 moves data 40% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3070. It's 87% faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 15/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3070 than GeForce GTX 1080?expand_more
87% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3070 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 3070 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 28/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15/100, GeForce RTX 3070 scores 28/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 3070 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the stronger pick at 28/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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