GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $146 BRL.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop starts at $6,199 BRL against $6,345 BRL for the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $5,846 BRL above its $499 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 20%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $146 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jan 2021 |