GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3070 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 4060 Ti 16GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
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 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $330 versus $449 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+39.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($449) | ✅More affordable ($330) |
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 4060 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB scores 22,713 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti reaches 23,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) with 136 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,713 | 23,295+3% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 6144+41% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+1% | 21.75 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+43% | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 136 | 192+41% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 6 MB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 48+41% |
| Tensor Cores | 136 | 192+41% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — a 111.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 608 GB/s+111% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 290W — a 54.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2.2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 78°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W-43% | 290W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-27% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 16-pin (12VHPWR) | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2.2 | 2-9% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-17% | 78°C |
| Perf/Watt | 137.7+71% | 80.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $449, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 and now averages $330. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti costs 26.5% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 70.6 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers 39.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-17% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $449 | $330-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.6 | 70.6+40% |
| Codename | AD106 | GA104 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #56 | #50 |
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