GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1380 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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
127%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
113%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
109%
#24
100%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
98%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
90%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
89%
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.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Comparing the desktop GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with the mobile GeForce RTX 2070 Super highlight the significant performance gap between dedicated desktop components and previous-generation laptop hardware. The RTX 3060 Ti desktop card consistently outperforms the laptop 2070 Super by roughly 30% to 40% in most titles. This is largely due to the much higher power limits and better cooling available in a desktop chassis, which allows the 3060 Ti to maintain higher clock speeds and more consistent frame rates.

Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 2nd Gen RT cores and 3rd Gen Tensor cores, which are significantly more efficient than the 1st Gen hardware found in the 20-series Super Mobile. While both feature 8GB of VRAM, the desktop 3060 Ti's memory bandwidth and raw core counts are superior. The 3060 Ti also handles modern Ray Tracing and DLSS workloads much more effectively than the older mobile chip. For gamers looking for a stable 1440p experience, the desktop card is a clear tier above the mobile 2070 Super.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the definitive winner in this comparison, offering much higher raw performance, better longevity, and a superior feature set. While a laptop with an RTX 2070 Super was a beast in 2020 and can still handle many 1080p games well today, it cannot match the stability and rendering power of a dedicated desktop mid-range card from the newer generation. If you have the space for a desktop, the 3060 Ti will provide a much more robust and future-proof gaming experience.

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 11.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-11.9%)
Leading raw performance (+11.9%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 11.9%. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 320 Tensor cores vs 152.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
18,157
20,312+12%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2560
4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.066 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+129%
Boost Clock
1380 MHz
1665 MHz+21%
ROPs
64
80+25%
TMUs
160+5%
152
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
4.8 MB+92%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
40+5%
38
Tensor Cores
320+111%
152

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
4th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 Super MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
115W-43%
200W
Recommended PSU
650W
600W-8%
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
157.9+55%
101.6