GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 69% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3070 is the clear winner, offering 37.5% better value than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 69% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 also has more RT cores (46 vs 28) and more AI cores (184 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $425 EUR against $522 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 37%. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $96 EUR above its $329 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB pulls less power (170W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 184✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,725 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Sep 2020 |