GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

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

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

#5

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

66%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile).

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+62.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)'s 10,465 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 62.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+62%	10,465
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584	4608+29%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2520 MHz+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+41%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 109.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
TDP	170W	50W-71%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	209.3+109%