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 305.9% better value than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 194% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $22,926 BRL for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 194% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti packs 7,680 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $2,099 BRL, $22,926 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at $25,025 BRL. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~306% 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 4070 Ti still sits about $24,226 BRL above its $799 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 285W. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 285W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. 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 4070 Ti's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti worth the extra $22,926 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 7,680✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 285 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Jan 2023 |