GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1443 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 240W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) scores 17,790 and the GeForce RTX 3060 reaches 16,995 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,790+5% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+14% | 3584 |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1777 MHz+8% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 360 GB/s+41% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) draws 240W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 34.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 240W | 170W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 74.1 | 100.0+35% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | GA106 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #116 | #114 |
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