GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The matchup between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the previous-gen high-end GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reveals a close battle between generations. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 10-15% more rendering speed, moving from a legacy 1440p icon to a modern uncompromised engine that introduces superior Ray Tracing depth and mature DLSS support.

Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti wins on absolute architectural efficiency, featuring superior core muscle and bandwidth that provide significantly more fluidity in demanding modern titles. While the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER remains a robust and reliable legend for existing stationary rigs, it lacks the overall throughput and next-gen IPC depth found on the Ampere platform. Moving to a 30-series discrete card provides the stability and depth needed for high-fidelity digital environments in 2026.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in absolute rendering performance and visual stability. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p digital environments. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER remains the winner for users on existing stationary rigs who want a reliable and iconic performance for high-end legacy tasks. however, for any user seeking the most immersion and raw speed, the 30-60 series discrete card is the superior choice.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 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 2070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $175 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 43.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+43.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($175)

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

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.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 18,166 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 11.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) with 152 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	20,312+12%	18,166
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+79%	9.062 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1770 MHz+6%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+92%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	40+5%
Tensor Cores	152	320+111%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 215W — a 7.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
TDP	200W-7%	215W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+20%	84.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 and now averages $175. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 37.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 103.8 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 43.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).