3070 Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

Few graphics cards have been shopped for as widely as the RTX 3070. It arrived as the cheapest of the first three 30 series cards NVIDIA announced, which made it the one most people could realistically aim for. Several years on, the question has changed from "when can I get one?" to "what should an older card cost?"

PCGamesN reported the 3070 as the cheapest of the first three cards, at $499. The two above it were far more expensive:

The 3060 12GB, released later, sits below the 3070 and carried a lower launch price. The 3080 and 3090 launched higher, and the 3090 sat far above the rest. That spread explains why the 3070 became the sensible middle step for many builders.

This page does not quote a used price, because trackers that publish used-card averages often disagree with each other and the numbers move week to week. What can be said is that the market for used 3070s is wide, because the card sold in large numbers, and prices depend heavily on the seller and the condition of the card.

To get a realistic figure for today:

1. Search the card name on at least two marketplaces and read completed sales, not just asking prices.
2. Filter out listings marked for parts or not working.
3. Note the brand of the board. Some cooler designs are more desirable than others.
4. Add shipping and any buyer protection fee to the price.

The RTX 3070 shipped with 8GB of memory. At the time, that was ample. Since then, some games ask for more video memory at high texture settings, which is the main reason shoppers compare it with the 3060 12GB. The 3060 launched at a lower list price, yet it has more memory. The 3070 has the faster chip. Which of the two suits you depends on the games you play, so check the requirements of the titles you care about.

• Against the 3060: the 3060 launched at $329 per Tom's Guide, a lower figure, with more memory and a slower chip.
• Against the 3080: the 3080 launched at $699, a clear step up in list price.
• Against the 3090: the 3090 was listed at $1,499 at launch, which put it in a different budget class.

The 3070 sold in large numbers, so it keeps appearing in secondhand PCs, prebuilt systems, and standalone card listings. That is useful for buyers because there is plenty to compare. It also means quality varies a lot. Cards that spent years in a well-ventilated case are in a different state from ones that ran in a crowded rig. Pay attention to fan noise reports in the listing and ask whether the seller has re-applied thermal paste.

If you decide on a used 3070, send a short message before buying. Ask how long the seller has owned it, whether it was used for mining, whether the original box and power connector accessories are included, and whether returns are accepted. A seller who answers clearly is a good sign. One who dodges the questions is not.