Specifications Compared
| Spec | RTX 3070 | RTX 4000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 130W |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 20 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 6,144 |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| FP16 (dense) | 40.6 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | PCIe | PCIe |
| INT8 (dense) | 162.6 TOPS | Not published |
| Interconnect | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 192 |
| FP32 Performance | 20.3 TFLOPS | 26.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 360 GB/s |
| FP8 (with sparsity) | Not published | 427.6 TFLOPS |
| FP16 (with sparsity) | 81.3 TFLOPS | Not published |
| INT8 (with sparsity) | 325.2 TOPS | Not published |
Performance Analysis
The RTX 3070 delivers FP16 dense performance of 40.6 TFLOPS and FP16 with sparsity of 81.3 TFLOPS alongside FP32 at 20.3 TFLOPS. The RTX 4000 Ada lists FP32 at 26.7 TFLOPS and FP8 with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS. Higher memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 3070 compared to 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada supports larger batch sizes in memory intensive operations. The 20 GB VRAM on the RTX 4000 Ada exceeds the 8 GB on the RTX 3070 and enables handling of larger models where memory capacity limits apply.
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RTX 3070
RTX 3070 is not offered on-demand by any provider we track right now. See the RTX 3070 rental page for last-seen listed prices and a price alert.
RTX 4000 Ada
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When to Choose the RTX 3070
Scenarios with power availability up to 220W TDP and requirements for FP16 dense at 40.6 TFLOPS favor this option over alternatives with lower bandwidth.
When to Choose the RTX 4000 Ada
The RTX 4000 Ada fits scenarios needing 20 GB VRAM and 130W TDP for efficient operation. Workloads using FP32 at 26.7 TFLOPS or FP8 with sparsity at 427.6 TFLOPS align with this GPU in environments where lower power draw matters.
Use Cases
The RTX 4000 Ada supplies 20 GB VRAM compared to 8 GB on the RTX 3070 for larger model sizes.
FP32 performance reaches 26.7 TFLOPS on the RTX 4000 Ada versus 20.3 TFLOPS on the RTX 3070.
Lower TDP of 130W on the RTX 4000 Ada supports sustained runs with 20 GB memory capacity.
Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s on the RTX 3070 exceeds 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada for image generation throughput.
FP32 figures of 20.3 TFLOPS and 26.7 TFLOPS provide comparable base compute across both GPUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the FP32 performance numbers?▾
The RTX 3070 reaches 20.3 TFLOPS in FP32 and the RTX 4000 Ada reaches 26.7 TFLOPS in FP32.
Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?▾
The RTX 3070 provides 448 GB/s bandwidth compared to 360 GB/s on the RTX 4000 Ada.
What TDP values apply to these GPUs?▾
The RTX 3070 lists 220W TDP and the RTX 4000 Ada lists 130W TDP.
Does the RTX 4000 Ada publish FP16 figures?▾
The RTX 4000 Ada does not publish FP16 figures while the RTX 3070 lists FP16 dense at 40.6 TFLOPS.
What architecture does each GPU use?▾
The RTX 3070 uses Ampere architecture and the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace architecture.
Which is cheaper to rent, the RTX 3070 or the RTX 4000 Ada?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the RTX 3070 and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find RTX 3070 and RTX 4000 Ada 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 4000 Ada?▾
The RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture (2020) while the RTX 4000 Ada uses Ada Lovelace (2023). The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s; the RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 at 360 GB/s, so the RTX 3070 has 1.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4000 Ada.
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