GeForce RTX 3070 vs T600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
VS

T600

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

GeForce RTX 3070 vs T600 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 3070 vs T600: 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 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • +245.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 38.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 32.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 450% higher power demand at 220W vs 40W.
  • 55.1% longer card at 242mm vs 156mm.

T600

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $299 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Draws 40W instead of 220W, a 180W reduction.
  • Measures 156mm instead of 242mm, a 86mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,425 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 245.1% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 6,425), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and 46 vs 0 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 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $299 more expensive on MSRP at $499 vs $200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 38.3% (44.4 vs 32.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs T600 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

T600

The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the T600's 6,425 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 245.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the T600 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 640 (T600). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.709 TFLOPS (T600). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
G3D Mark Score
22,172+245%
6,425
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
5888+820%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+1088%
1.709 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+29%
1335 MHz
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
184+360%
40
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+821%
0.63 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The T600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the T600 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 128-bit on the T600. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (T600) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (12_1) (T600). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC (T600).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
7th Gen NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the T600's 40W — a 138.5% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (T600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
TDP
220W
40W-82%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
156mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
65°C-13%
Perf/Watt
100.8
160.6+59%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the T600 launched at $200. On MSRP, T600 was 59.9% cheaper ($299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 32.1 (T600) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 38.3% better value. The newer card here is T600 (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070T600
MSRP
$499
$200-60%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+38%
32.1
Codename
GA104
TU117
Release
September 1 2020
May 6 2021
Ranking
#63
#378

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