GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

#5

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

66%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

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Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 94.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-94.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+94.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 94.1%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	10,465	20,312+94%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608	4864+6%
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+51%	1665 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	209.3+106%	101.6