GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016Core: 1443 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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 SLI (móvel)

#15
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
98%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
87%
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%
#8
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.2% 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 SLI (móvel).

InsightGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-14.2%)
Leading raw performance (+14.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) scores 17,790 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 14.2%. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
17,790
20,312+14%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
4096
4864+19%
Boost Clock
1645 MHz
1665 MHz+1%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)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 SLI (móvel)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)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
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)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
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) draws 240W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
240W
200W-17%
Recommended PSU
650W
600W-8%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
74.1
101.6+37%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
Codename
Pascal GP104 SLI
GA104
Release
August 16 2016
December 1 2020
Ranking
#116
#73