GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
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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 RTX 3060 8GB
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮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 8GB 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 3060 8GB and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 15,208 points.
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores 15,208 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU reaches 15,196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) with 112 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,208 | 15,196 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 6144+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+71% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 192+71% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB | 6 MB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 48+71% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 192+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — a 86.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 448 GB/s+87% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU's 290W — a 52.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-41% | 290W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 89.5+71% | 52.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GA104 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #147 | #50 |
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