GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 170W, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster card by about 13%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,140 MHz | 1,320 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,380 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 360 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Feb 2021 |
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