GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 23,025).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅5.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅5.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (160 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 23,025).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 160), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and 160 vs 152 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020 and 13.4% more raw performance headroom. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 13.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	152 FPS	132 FPS
medium	137 FPS	114 FPS
high	118 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	106 FPS
medium	107 FPS	88 FPS
high	91 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	47 FPS
medium	65 FPS	41 FPS
high	50 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	425 FPS	360 FPS
medium	366 FPS	315 FPS
high	296 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	258 FPS
medium	229 FPS	219 FPS
high	190 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	131 FPS
medium	114 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	859 FPS	836 FPS
medium	693 FPS	683 FPS
high	602 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	512 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	648 FPS
medium	529 FPS	526 FPS
high	452 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	379 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	420 FPS
medium	346 FPS	338 FPS
high	275 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
1080p
low	580 FPS	290 FPS
medium	514 FPS	254 FPS
high	424 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	224 FPS
medium	427 FPS	201 FPS
high	335 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	132 FPS
medium	266 FPS	113 FPS
high	234 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	71 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 23,025 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile leads by 13.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) with 152 Tensor cores vs 160.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,312	23,025+13%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	5120+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+1%	15.97 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+7%	1560 MHz
ROPs	80	80
TMUs	152	160+5%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	5 MB+4%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	40+5%
Tensor Cores	152	160+5%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
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 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 115W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
TDP	200W	115W-43%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	200.2+97%