GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

2021Core: 1110 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • 8.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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.
  • GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile instead at 23,025 vs 20,312, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 40 vs 38 ray-tracing units and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

NVIDIA

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.

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce 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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce 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 ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce 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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce 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%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
GA104
Release
December 1 2020
January 12 2021
Ranking
#73
#164

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