Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX-3070 | RTX-4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 200W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 5,888 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | ||
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 184 |
| FP16 Performance | 20.3 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| FP32 Performance | 20.3 TFLOPS | 29.1 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Compute capabilities differ substantially: the RTX 4070 Ti achieves 29.1 TFLOPS in FP16 and FP32, surpassing the RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS by 43 percent. This boost accelerates neural network training epochs and inference queries in deep learning pipelines. Equal FP16 and FP32 rates on both GPUs support seamless mixed-precision training without performance penalties. Memory configuration advantages the RTX 4070 Ti: 12 GB GDDR6X exceeds 8 GB GDDR6, accommodating larger models or batch sizes in LLM fine-tuning. Bandwidth of 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s, a 12 percent increase, minimizes data transfer delays during high-throughput tasks like image generation. Power efficiency improves on the RTX 4070 Ti with 200 W TDP compared to 220 W: it yields more performance per watt for sustained cloud runs.
Live Cloud Pricing
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RTX 4070 Ti
| Provider | GPU Model | VRAM | Host Specs | Region | Price | Status | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RunPod | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12GB VRAM | 12GB | 6 vCPU 30GB RAM | 🌍global | $0.50/GPU/hr |
When to Choose the RTX 3070 Ti
Cost-sensitive deployments favor the RTX 3070 Ti. Average cloud pricing of $0.08 per hour beats the RTX 4070 Ti's $0.22 per hour, stretching budgets for prototyping or light workloads. Its 8 GB VRAM and 20.3 TFLOPS handle smaller models in inference or fine-tuning where memory constraints do not bind.
When to Choose the RTX 4070 Ti
Memory-demanding applications select the RTX 4070 Ti. The 12 GB GDDR6X VRAM and 504 GB/s bandwidth manage oversized batches or models exceeding 8 GB limits on the RTX 3070 Ti. Superior 29.1 TFLOPS performance drives faster training and scientific simulations.
Use Cases
RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 29.1 TFLOPS support larger models and quicker iterations than RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB and 20.3 TFLOPS.
Higher 504 GB/s bandwidth and 29.1 TFLOPS on RTX 4070 Ti enable greater throughput for production inference batches.
Smaller models fit both GPUs' capabilities; RTX 3070 Ti saves costs at average $0.08 per hour.
12 GB VRAM on RTX 4070 Ti prevents out-of-memory errors during high-resolution generations on RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB.
RTX 4070 Ti's 29.1 TFLOPS FP32 outperforms RTX 3070 Ti's 20.3 TFLOPS in compute-intensive simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which GPU offers more VRAM?▾
RTX 4070 Ti provides 12 GB GDDR6X. RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB GDDR6. Extra capacity aids larger ML models.
What is the TFLOPS difference?▾
RTX 4070 Ti delivers 29.1 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32. RTX 3070 Ti reaches 20.3 TFLOPS. This 43 percent gap boosts training and inference speeds.
Which has lower cloud pricing?▾
RTX 3070 Ti starts at $0.06 per hour, averaging $0.08 per hour over 2 offers. RTX 4070 Ti begins at $0.08 per hour, averaging $0.22 per hour across 5 offers.
How do TDPs compare?▾
RTX 4070 Ti consumes 200 W. RTX 3070 Ti requires 220 W. Lower TDP enhances efficiency in cloud environments.
Best for Stable Diffusion?▾
RTX 4070 Ti excels with 12 GB VRAM and 504 GB/s bandwidth. It handles complex prompts without limits of RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB.
Architecture and release years?▾
RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere from 2020. RTX 4070 Ti adopts Ada Lovelace in 2023, improving ray tracing and tensor efficiency.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3070 or the RTX 4070?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3070 and RTX 4070 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 3070 have compared to the RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.
Can I find RTX 3070 and RTX 4070 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 3070 and the RTX 4070?▾
The RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 4070 delivers 1.4x the FP16 throughput and 1.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3070.