Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-2070 | RTX-3090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 350W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 10,496 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink | NVLink |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 328 |
| FP16 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3090 Ti's 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 performance exceeds the RTX 2070's 7.5 TFLOPS by a factor of 4.7, accelerating training and inference workloads significantly. Equal FP16 and FP32 rates on both GPUs indicate strong tensor core efficiency for mixed-precision training, but the RTX 3090 Ti processes larger datasets faster. This compute advantage shines in iterative optimization loops common to fine-tuning. The RTX 3090 Ti's 24 GB VRAM versus 8 GB enables handling of models exceeding 8 GB without offloading, supporting bigger batch sizes in LLM training. Its 936 GB/s bandwidth, more than double the RTX 2070's 448 GB/s, minimizes data transfer delays: larger batches flow quicker, reducing per-iteration time in memory-bound tasks like Stable Diffusion generation.
Live Cloud Pricing
Real-time prices from 25+ providers. Updated every 60 seconds.
RTX 3090 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TensorDock | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Wilmington, Delaware | $0.20/GPU/hr | Available | ||
TensorDock | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 0 vCPU 0GB RAM | Dallas, Texas | $0.21/GPU/hr | Available | ||
 Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 32 vCPU 403GB RAM 153GB Storage | Iceland | $0.25/GPU/hr $1.01/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
Vast.ai | 4×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 32 vCPU 252GB RAM 1440GB Storage | Finland | $0.27/GPU/hr $1.07/hr total (4×) | Available | ||
 LeaderGPU | 8×NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 24GB VRAM | 24GB | 64 vCPU 384GB RAM 2000GB Storage | Netherlands | $0.29/GPU/hr $2.29/hr total (8×) | Available |
When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 suits budget-limited projects with light inference demands on models under 8 GB. At $0.02 per hour, it delivers 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 for quick prototyping or small-scale deployments where 448 GB/s bandwidth suffices. Its 175W TDP fits power-constrained cloud instances, avoiding the RTX 3090 Ti's higher 350W draw and $0.10 per hour minimum cost.
When to Choose the RTX 3090 Ti
Opt for the RTX 3090 Ti in performance-critical scenarios like training large LLMs requiring over 8 GB VRAM. Its 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 and 936 GB/s bandwidth handle massive batches efficiently, cutting training times versus the RTX 2070's limits. Despite $0.10 per hour pricing, it scales for production inference on complex models.
Use Cases
The RTX 3090 Ti's 24 GB VRAM supports large language models that exceed the RTX 2070's 8 GB limit. Its 35.6 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerates convergence over the 7.5 TFLOPS baseline.
Higher 936 GB/s bandwidth on the RTX 3090 Ti enables larger batch sizes for real-time serving. The 4.7 times FP32 advantage reduces latency compared to the RTX 2070.
RTX 3090 Ti handles parameter-heavy fine-tuning with 24 GB VRAM and 35.6 TFLOPS. RTX 2070's 8 GB restricts it to smaller adapters.
RTX 2070 suffices for basic image generation at 8 GB VRAM. RTX 3090 Ti excels with higher-res batches via 24 GB and 936 GB/s bandwidth.
RTX 2070's $0.02 per hour pricing fits modest simulations using 7.5 TFLOPS FP32. Its 175W TDP suits long-running, low-intensity jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU has more VRAM: RTX 2070 or RTX 3090 Ti?▾
The RTX 3090 Ti provides 24 GB GDDR6X VRAM, compared to the RTX 2070's 8 GB GDDR6. This allows the RTX 3090 Ti to load larger models without swapping.
What is the performance difference in TFLOPS?▾
RTX 3090 Ti delivers 35.6 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, versus 7.5 TFLOPS on RTX 2070. This yields 4.7 times faster compute for training tasks.
How do cloud prices compare for RTX 2070 and RTX 3090 Ti?▾
RTX 2070 starts at $0.02 per hour (average $0.04 across 2 offers). RTX 3090 Ti begins at $0.10 per hour (average $0.25 across 5 offers).
Which has higher memory bandwidth?▾
RTX 3090 Ti offers 936 GB/s, more than double the RTX 2070's 448 GB/s. Faster bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in batch processing.
What are the TDP ratings?▾
RTX 2070 consumes 175W TDP, lower than the RTX 3090 Ti's 350W. Lower TDP aids power-sensitive deployments.
Can both GPUs use NVLink?▾
Both support NVLink interconnect and PCIe form factor. This enables multi-GPU scaling in compatible cloud setups.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 2070 or the RTX 3090?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 2070 and RTX 3090 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the RTX 2070 have compared to the RTX 3090?▾
The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 2070 and RTX 3090 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the RTX 2070 and the RTX 3090?▾
The RTX 2070 uses the Turing architecture (2018) while the RTX 3090 uses Ampere (2020). The RTX 3090 delivers 4.7x the FP16 throughput and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.