GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 9.2% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 69% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,769 BRL cheaper.
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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 $2,099 BRL against $3,868 BRL for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~9% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,770 BRL above its $329 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $3,369 BRL above its $499 BRL 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3070?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $1,769 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
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 |