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 |
| FP16 (dense) | 29.9 TFLOPS | 71 TFLOPS |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 119.4 TOPS | 284 TOPS |
| Interconnect | PCIe 3.0 | NVLink, PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 288 | 328 |
| FP32 Performance | 7.5 TFLOPS | 35.6 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 936 GB/s |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | Not published | 142 TFLOPS |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 568 TOPS |
Performance Analysis
The FP16 dense performance reaches 29.9 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 and 71 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090. The FP32 figure of 7.5 TFLOPS on the RTX 2070 versus 35.6 TFLOPS on the RTX 3090 further widens the gap for single precision tasks. Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 2070 versus 936 GB/s on the RTX 3090 allows the RTX 3090 to sustain larger batch sizes before memory constraints appear. The INT8 dense rating of 119.4 TOPS on the RTX 2070 compared to 284 TOPS on the RTX 3090 shows similar scaling for quantized inference. All tensor figures remain labeled as dense when compared directly to dense values.
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RTX 2070
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When to Choose the RTX 2070
The RTX 2070 suits environments where power draw must stay at 175W and PCIe 3.0 interconnect meets requirements. Its 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM and 448 GB/s memory bandwidth handle smaller models without excess capacity. Scenarios limited to FP32 at 7.5 TFLOPS or FP16 dense at 29.9 TFLOPS benefit from the lower TDP without performance overprovisioning.
When to Choose the RTX 3090
The RTX 3090 fits workloads that require 24 GB GDDR6X VRAM and 936 GB/s memory bandwidth to manage larger datasets. Its FP16 dense performance of 71 TFLOPS and FP32 of 35.6 TFLOPS accelerate training and inference compared to the RTX 2070. NVLink support and 350W TDP enable sustained operation on demanding tasks that exceed the RTX 2070 limits.
Use Cases
The RTX 3090 provides 24 GB GDDR6X VRAM and FP16 dense performance of 71 TFLOPS which exceed the RTX 2070 limits for model scale.
The RTX 3090 delivers INT8 dense performance of 284 TOPS and 936 GB/s memory bandwidth that support higher throughput than the RTX 2070.
The RTX 3090 FP32 rating of 35.6 TFLOPS and 24 GB VRAM accommodate fine-tuning workloads beyond the RTX 2070 7.5 TFLOPS and 8 GB capacity.
The RTX 3090 memory bandwidth of 936 GB/s and FP16 dense of 71 TFLOPS enable larger image batches compared to the RTX 2070.
The RTX 2070 at 175W TDP and 7.5 TFLOPS FP32 meets modest requirements while the RTX 3090 at 35.6 TFLOPS FP32 handles heavier simulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does memory bandwidth compare on these GPUs?▾
The RTX 2070 provides 448 GB/s memory bandwidth and the RTX 3090 provides 936 GB/s memory bandwidth. Higher bandwidth supports larger data movement per second.
What are the FP32 ratings for RTX 2070 and RTX 3090?▾
The RTX 2070 lists FP32 at 7.5 TFLOPS and the RTX 3090 lists FP32 at 35.6 TFLOPS. These values determine single precision compute throughput.
Which GPU has higher FP16 dense performance?▾
The RTX 3090 reaches 71 TFLOPS FP16 dense while the RTX 2070 reaches 29.9 TFLOPS FP16 dense. Direct comparison uses only dense figures.
What TDP values apply to each card?▾
The RTX 2070 TDP is 175W and the RTX 3090 TDP is 350W. Power limits influence system design and sustained operation.
Does the RTX 3090 support NVLink?▾
The RTX 3090 supports NVLink interconnect while the RTX 2070 supports only PCIe 3.0. NVLink enables multi GPU communication at higher speeds.
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 2.4x the dense FP16 throughput (71 vs 29.9 TFLOPS, both without sparsity) and 2.1x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2070.
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