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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTS 250 vs GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce GTS 250 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3070 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $192.62 cheaper!

  • Up to 151% cheaper$174.99 vs $367.61
  • Up to 1147% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 397% better value for money
  • Up to 151% more expensive$367.61 vs $174.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 26 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Logo
GeForce GTS 250
414.7 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Logo
GeForce RTX 3070
20310 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3070 has 4798% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 3070 fills pixels 1433% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3070 maps textures 635% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3070 has 7 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Logo
GeForce GTS 250
64.51 GB/s

GeForce RTX 3070 moves data 594% faster.

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GeForce GTS 250 draws 70W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTS 250 is $192.62 cheaper.

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GDDR6
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256-bit
GeForce 200
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GeForce 30
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTS 250 or GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3070. It's 1300% faster than the GeForce GTS 250 on average across 100+ games, scoring 28/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3070 than GeForce GTS 250?expand_more
1300% 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 GTS 250 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 GTS 250 and GeForce RTX 3070?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTS 250 scores 2/100, 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 GTS 250 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 GTS 250 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 GTS 250 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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