GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
When comparing the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the RTX 3070 Ti, we are looking at two of the most popular cards for 1440p gaming, but with a clear hierarchy in raw bandwidth and core count. The RTX 3070 Ti utilizes the fully enabled GA104 die with 6,144 CUDA cores and ultra-fast GDDR6X memory, offering about 13-15% better performance on average over the 3060 Ti. The most technical advantage of the 3070 Ti is its memory bandwidth, which hits 608 GB/s—a nearly 36% increase over the 3060 Ti—making it more resilient in bandwidth-heavy scenarios like 4K gaming or high-resolution texture streaming.
However, the RTX 3060 Ti is often praised as the better value proposition if you can find one at a significantly lower price point. It consumes considerably less power (200W vs 290W TDP) and runs cooler, making it easier to integrate into compact builds. While the RTX 3070 Ti is the faster card and provides a smoother experience at high settings or entries into 4K, the 3060 Ti delivers a high percentage of the same experience for a lower cost and power signature, making it a favorite for mid-range enthusiasts.
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $330 for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($330) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 Ti and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 23,295 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti leads by 14.7%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 192 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 23,295+15% | 20,312 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+26% | 4864 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+34% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+6% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 192+26% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+25% | 4.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+26% | 38 |
| Tensor Cores | 192+26% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 35.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 608 GB/s+36% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 36.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 290W | 200W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 600W-20% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 78°C | 75-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3 | 101.6+27% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $330, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 15.2% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.6 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $399-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $330 | $280-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.6 | 72.5+3% |
| Codename | GA104 | GA104 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #50 | #73 |
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