GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile vs RTX A6000
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
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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 3070 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar RTX A6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 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 3070 Mobile and RTX A6000
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.
RTX A6000
The RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 23,025 and the RTX A6000 reaches 22,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is built on Ampere while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 8,192 (RTX A6000). Raw compute: 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 64 (RTX A6000) with 160 Tensor cores vs 256.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 23,025 | 22,815 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 8192+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.97 TFLOPS | 27.77 TFLOPS+74% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1695 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 160 | 256+60% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 8 MB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 64+60% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 256+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX A6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A6000 has 48 GB. The RTX A6000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A6000) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX A6000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 6 MB (RTX A6000) — the RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 48 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 768 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 12.1 (RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A6000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A6000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile draws 115W versus the RTX A6000's 230W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) vs 500W (RTX A6000). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | RTX A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-50% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin EPS |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 200.2+102% | 99.2 |
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