GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

12 GB 285

31,578

+55.5%

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4080

GeForce RTX 5080

GeForce RTX 4090

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 4070 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti: 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

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 285mm, a 43mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅27.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.
❌17.8% longer card at 285mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 27.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 55.5% in PassMark G3D (31,578 vs 20,312), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 4nm process instead of 8nm, and 60 vs 38 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 28.8% (50.9 vs 39.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Technical Specifications

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

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 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 55.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 152 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	20,312	31,578+55%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864	7680+58%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+147%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2610 MHz+57%
ROPs	80	80
TMUs	152	240+58%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	7.5 MB+56%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	60+58%
Tensor Cores	152	240+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	504 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 35.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	200W-30%	285W
Recommended PSU	600W-14%	700W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	285mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	101.6	110.8+9%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 50.1% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 28.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (2023 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP	$399-50%	$799
Performance per Dollar	50.9+29%	39.5
Codename	GA104	AD104
Release	December 1 2020	January 3 2023
Ranking	#73	#11

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