GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

2022Core: 915 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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

2021

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 176), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
  • 21.4% higher power demand at 170W vs 140W.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

  • 4.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 57.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (176 vs 112).
  • Draws 140W instead of 170W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.7% in PassMark G3D (17,621 vs 16,995), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 5632 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 44 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile reaches 17,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1410 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 44 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 176.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score
16,995
17,621+4%
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3584
5632+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS
15.88 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+26%
1410 MHz
ROPs
48
80+67%
TMUs
112
176+57%
L1 Cache
3.5 MB
5.5 MB+57%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores
28
44+57%
Tensor Cores
112
176+57%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
360 GB/s
448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 140W — a 19.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
TDP
170W
140W-18%
Recommended PSU
550W-15%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
100.0
125.9+26%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
MSRP
$329
Codename
GA106
GA104
Release
January 12 2021
January 4 2022
Ranking
#114
#100

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